The anesthetic management of a patient with an obstructing intratracheal mass: a case report.
A patient with a large mass in his lower trachea presents a real challenge to the anesthesiologist. The anticipated management and alternatives must be discussed with the surgeons beforehand. This report describes a procedure that successfully managed such a case involving a neurofibroma without evidence of neurofibromatosis.
D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000379:methods*; D006221:Halothane / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009455:Neurofibroma / Q000601:surgery*; D014134:Tracheal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*
D006221:Halothane