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KMID : 0356920070530030403
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Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2007 Volume.53 No. 3 p.403 ~ p.406
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Anesthetic Experience of an Acromegalic Patient with Body Weight of 205 kg - A case report -
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Kim Yun-Joo
Kim Youn-Jin
Baik Hee-Jung
Kim Jong-Hak
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Abstract
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Acromegaly is a rare and slowly progressive multisystem disorder caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone. The anesthetic risks of an acromegalic patient include hypertension, cardiac, gastrointestinal, renal problem and difficulties in an airway management by typical facial features, which require careful attention. We report a case of an anesthetic management for total knee replacement in an acromegalic patient with body weight of 205 kg.
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KEYWORD
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acromegaly, fiberscope, intubation, total knee replacement
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