Anesthesia in a patient with myasthenia gravis for laparoscopic cholecystectomy / Ritz Ryan Macabulos. - Fairview, Quezon City; Department of Anesthesiology, FEU-NRMF, 2008. - illustrations, photos; (in folder)

Includes appendices and bibliographical references.

Abstract: Myasthenia gravis is a disease of great significance because it affects one of the three (3) basic components of anesthesia - muscle relaxation. Coupled with other autoimmune diseases such as hyperthyroidism, poses a dilemma to the anesthesiologist. This case tackles a 51-year old female patient for laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Combined general and regional anesthesia was performed. Patient had an eventful recovery following a multi-disciplinary approach and proper knowledge of the said disease.

Research - Department of Anesthesiology

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