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27.08.2020 | Case Report
Mechanical thrombectomy in a pediatric patient with sedation aided by contralateral intra-arterial propofol injection: feasibility in an extreme condition
verfasst von:
Davide Simonato, Mario Ganau, Paolo Feltracco, Francesco Causin, Marina Munari, Andrea Bortolato
Erschienen in:
Child's Nervous System
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Ausgabe 5/2021
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Abstract
Pediatric patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy may be challenging for the anesthesiologists as regards the best anesthetic choice, especially if concomitant to severe comorbidities such as heart failure. A 16-year-old patient affected by arrhythmogenic right ventricle dysplasia/cardiomyopathy underwent mechanical thrombectomy. He was not eligible for deep sedation or general anesthesia since he has been suffering from severe heart failure. The patient stillness was obtained by intra-arterial injection of propofol from the contralateral internal carotid artery. The procedure has been well tolerated, without cardiorespiratory impairment. The case stresses the growing importance to tailor a proper anesthesiologic plan during mechanical thrombectomy, especially in extreme conditions.