Eke, B. A. and Ojo, B. A. and Ojabo, A. O. and Maanongun, M. T. and Ugwu, V. I. and Umobong, E. O. and Ogiator, M. and Abayol, P. and Efu, M. and Ahachi, Chukwukadibia N. and Akaa, Priscilla Denen (2020) Study on Subtotal Thyroidectomy under Local Anesthesia in a Pregnant Woman Presenting with Giant Goiter: A Case Study. In: Challenges in Disease and Health Research Vol. 1. B P International, pp. 56-62. ISBN 978-93-89816-81-5
Full text not available from this repository.Abstract
Thyroid surgery is performed by most surgeons in practice using general anesthesia. In resource poor
developing nations with paucity of anesthetists, anesthetic drugs and equipment, it can be done under
local anesthesia with acceptable results. We report a case of a 17 week pregnant woman who
presented with giant goiter and respiratory obstructive symptoms. Post-op, she carried the pregnancy
to term with safe delivery. She was followed up for two years with no morbidity recorded.
Thyroidectomy using local anesthesia is safe and cost effective and applicable to a wide range of
patients, including those who pose a general anesthetic risk like this one.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
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| Subjects: | Oalibrary Press > Medical Science |
| Depositing User: | Managing Editor |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Nov 2023 03:58 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Nov 2023 03:58 |
| URI: | http://asian.go4publish.com/id/eprint/3105 |
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