Angiotensin II in the management of excision of phaeochromocytoma.
The management of a patient with an unusual combination of anaesthetic problems, namely phaeochromocytoma and difficult intubation is described. Angiotensin II is discussed in the management of hypotension after excision of the tumour.
Sommerville
K J
KJ
Department of Anaesthetics, Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow.
McKellar
J B
JB
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000804:Angiotensin II / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000804:Angiotensin II