Pediatric Giant Hydatid Lung Cyst: Solving the Dilemma of Lung Isolation

JOURNAL TITLE: Research & Innovation in Anesthesia

Author
1. Dilip Jain
2. Karthika Rajan
3. Nandini Dave
4. Raylene J Dias
ISSN
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10049-0050
Volume
3
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Pediatric Anesthesia, Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    1. Department of Pediatric Anesthesia, Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    1. Department of Anesthesia, RNT Medical College, Udaipur Rajasthan, India
    1. Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Article keywords
    Hydatid cyst, Lung, Pediatric

    Abstract

    Aim: The utility of fiberoptic bronchoscopy to formulate the best airway management plan in a child with giant hydatid lung cyst Background: Management of hydatid cyst of lungs is a challenge for the anesthesiologist due to problems associated with airway and one lung ventilation, the potential for rupture of the cyst, dissemination, and anaphylaxis. Case description: We report an 11-year-old boy who was posted for video-assisted thoracoscopic removal (VATS) of a giant hydatid cyst of the left lung. Conclusion and clinical significance: Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy provides a quick real-time visual assessment of the airway with minimal discomfort and risk to the patient and is a valuable tool in formulating the best and safest plan for securing the airway.

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