Case Reports

Phaeochromocytoma during pregnancy: anaesthetic management for a caesarean section combined with bilateral adrenalectomy

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Abstract

Phaeochromocytoma in pregnancy is associated with high maternal and neonatal mortality rates. Recently, improved management and antenatal diagnosis have reduced the maternal mortality rate below 1% and neonatal mortality rate below15% respectively [1].

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/cmj.v58i4.6310

Ceylon Medical Journal 2013; 58: 173-174

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Phaeochromocytoma
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 58 Issue: 4
  • Page/Article: 173-174
  • DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v58i4.6310
  • Published on 28 Dec 2013
  • Peer Reviewed