title: Unilateral massive hydrothorax in a gynecologic patient with pseudo-Meigs' syndrome -A case report-.
abstract: Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome is characterized by the presence of a benign ovarian tumor associated with ascites and a right-sided hydrothorax. The major problem associated with pseudo-Meigs' syndrome is the respiratory distress caused by a giant mass in the peritoneal space, massive ascites and pleural effusion. Even if there are no respiratory problems prior to surgery, potential respiratory dysfunction can occur during the peri-anesthetic period, leading to hypoxia, hypercapnea and respiratory acidosis. We report a case of hypoxia during recovery from anesthesia in a gynecological patient with pseudo-Meigs' syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Tae Soo
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Hahm
authors.forename: Ji Sun
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Ham
authors.forename: Ji Yeong
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Kang