title: Hyskon induced pulmonary hemorrhage.
abstract: Hyskon, a distension medium composed of dextran 70 in 10% dextrose in water, is often used during hysteroscopic procedures. Coagulopathy and pulmonary edema are the most commonly reported side effects encountered during its use. We present the first case report in which a healthy patient developed pulmonary hemorrhage from Hyskon use. The major side effects of Hyskon are discussed, as are the possible etiologies of the reported complication and the implications for anesthesiologists.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Romero
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Kreitzer
authors.forename: G V
authors.initials: GV
authors.lastname: Gabrielson
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia; D001772:Blood Cell Count; D003911:Dextrans / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004107:Dilatation and Curettage; D005260:Female; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D003911:Dextrans