Haemodynamic instability during transhiatal resection of oesophagus results in postoperative metabolic acidosis and hypoxia: is there a need for assisted ventilation?
Tewari, P.; Garg, G.
Journal of the Indian Medical Association 103(5): 284 286 288
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5847 PMID: 16229335 Document Number: 588740
Oesophagectomy for oesophageal carcinoma is a stressful physical and metabolic challenge for an individual. The metabolic acidosis and hypoxia resulting postoperatively in a 34-year-old male, suffering from oesophageal carcinoma, after transhiatal oesophagectomy was managed without assisted ventilation contrary to the usual teaching. Relevant literature has been reviewed.