Undiagnosed subclinical hypothyroidism associated with Chilaiditi's syndrome affecting anesthetic management

  • Surendra Mohan Sharma Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara (Nepal)
Keywords: Subclinical hypothyroidism, Hollow viscus perforation, Chilaiditi's syndrome, Delayed post-anesthetic recovery

Abstract

Chilaiditi's syndrome, comprising internal herniation of intestine into sub-diaphragmatic space, may cause acute intestinal obstruction necessitating emergency laparotomy. It is associated with several co-morbidities. In our case its association with subclinical hypothyroidism was detected on the fourth post-operative day, which affected anesthetic management by markedly delaying recovery from general anesthesia.

Published
02-05-2019
How to Cite
Sharma, S. M. (2019). Undiagnosed subclinical hypothyroidism associated with Chilaiditi’s syndrome affecting anesthetic management. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 118-119. Retrieved from https://mail.apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/article/view/534
Section
Case Reports