Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Case Report

Authors

  • Kiran Kumar KC Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive care Medicine, Nepal Police Hospital, Nepal
  • Sundar Hyoju Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive care Medicine, Nepal Police Hospital, Nepal
  • Pawan Kumar Raya Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive care Medicine, Nepal Police Hospital, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.5217

Keywords:

accessory pathway, tachyarrythmia, WPW syndrome

Abstract

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, an electrophysiological disorder of heart caused by preexcitation of an abnormal accessory pathway,can either be asymptomatic or may present with palpitation or exertional dyspnea. We report a case of an asymptomatic 45-year-old male with incidental finding of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome posted for laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia. The anesthetic management of these patients is challenging as they are prone to develop life-threatening tachyarrhythmia. Taking all the necessary precautions to prevent tachyarrhythmia, balanced anesthesia, rigorous monitoring and preparedness with necessary drugs and equipment to treat any complications is the cornerstone for positive
outcome.

 

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Published

2020-09-27

How to Cite

KC, K. K., Hyoju, S., & Raya, P. K. (2020). Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 58(229), 699–701. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.5217

Issue

Vol. 58 No. 229 (2020): JNMA: Published Monthly

Section

Case Reports

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