Anaesthetic management of a child with Burkitt's lymphoma of the larynx.
An eight-year-old boy with a Burkitt's lymphoma of the upper airway is described. The use of sevoflurane for induction of anaesthesia in patients with airway obstruction is discussed. The logistical problems of upper airway surgery and anaesthesia in this type of patient are considered.
Palmer
C D
CD
Department of Anaesthesia, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Western Bank, UK.
Stack
C G
CG
Barker
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D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation; D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002051:Burkitt Lymphoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008297:Male; D008738:Methyl Ethers; D000077149:Sevoflurane
D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D008738:Methyl Ethers; D000077149:Sevoflurane