Plasmapheresis as effective treatment for thyrotoxic storm after sleeve pneumonectomy.
Thyrotoxicosis is a life-threatening disorder when encountered after a major surgical procedure. Plasma exchange is an occasionally reported alternative treatment to thyroidectomy, iodine ablative therapy, or the administration of thyreostatic drugs. We used plasmapheresis as a lifesaving treatment in a patient with thyrotoxicosis, as encountered after a left-sleeve pneumonectomy, in whom many classic therapies either failed or were not retained.
Petry
Jurgen
J
Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
Van Schil
Paul E Y
PE
Abrams
Pascale
P
Jorens
Philippe G
PG
D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010956:Plasmapheresis; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D013908:Thoracotomy; D013958:Thyroid Crisis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013960:Thyroid Function Tests