Anaesthetic management of a case of Beta Thalassemia major with massive Splenomegaly for Splenectomy
Abstract
Abstract : Six years old male child, a case of Beta
Thalassemia major who had repeated blood transfusions from
6th months of age was admitted with complaints of failure to
thrive, breathlessness and decreased activity. Investigations
revealed microcytic hypochromic anemia, thrombocytopenia,
prolonged BT, CT, abnormal LFT, tricuspid regurgitation
grade III with moderate pulmonary hypertension and
cardiomegaly. With above high risk complications the child
was managed successfully for elective splenectomy .
Keyword : BetaThalassemia Major, Massive Splenomegaly,
Repeated blood transfusions, splenectomy
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