title: [Uvular edema. Rare complication in anesthesia].
abstract: A uvular edema can be associated with angioedema, urticaria and anaphylaxis. Furthermore, it can be caused by medications, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Other reasons can be cannabis or cocaine use or a traumatic irritation of the uvula. This article presents the case of a patient who underwent kidney transplantation and developed extensive edema of the uvula that occurred postoperatively after general anaesthesia. The case report describes the diagnosis and therapy of this rare disease.
authors: Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie, Zentrum für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20251, Hamburg, Deutschland, B.Loeser@uke.de.
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Löser
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Zöllner
mesh_terms: D058109:Airway Management; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000799:Angioedema / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D014609:Uvula / Q000473:pathology*