Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Case Reports
Laryngo-tracheo-bronchial stenosis in a patient with primary pulmonary amyloidosis: a case report and brief review.
To report a case of lower respiratory tract obstruction occurring in a patient with primary pulmonary amyloidosis and discuss anesthetic management. ⋯ Primary laryngo-tracheo-bronchial amyloidosis is a recurrent disease, requiring repetitive surgical procedures. Airway compromise can be a persistent problem. Awareness of this uncommon disease process and its presentation may serve to caution the anesthesiologist presented with this type of case.
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Editorial Comment
Anesthesia-related medication error: time to take action.