Korean J Anesthesiol.  2010 Feb;58(2):202-206. 10.4097/kjae.2010.58.2.202.

Unilateral massive hydrothorax in a gynecologic patient with pseudo-Meigs' syndrome: A case report

• Hahm TS
• Ham JS
• Kang JY

• KMID: 2092278
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2010.58.2.202

Abstract

Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome is characterized by the presence of a benign ovarian tumor associated with ascites and a right-sided hydrothorax. The major problem associated with pseudo-Meigs' syndrome is the respiratory distress caused by a giant mass in the peritoneal space, massive ascites and pleural effusion. Even if there are no respiratory problems prior to surgery, potential respiratory dysfunction can occur during the peri-anesthetic period, leading to hypoxia, hypercapnea and respiratory acidosis. We report a case of hypoxia during recovery from anesthesia in a gynecological patient with pseudo-Meigs' syndrome.

Keyword

Hydrothorax; Hypoxia; Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome

MeSH Terms

Acidosis, Respiratory
Anesthesia
Anoxia
Ascites
Humans
Hydrothorax
Pleural Effusion