Perioperative Management of a Patient with Hereditary Angioedema and Intestinal Obstruction Secondary to an Ileal Tumor: A Case Report
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disorder resulting from deficiency or dysfunction of the C1-esterase inhibitor (C1-INH, C1-inhibitor) protein. It manifests with recurrent cutaneous and submucosal edema involving the extremities, abdomen, and/or larynx. Abdominal edema mimics other acut...
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Language: | English |
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Surgical Society of Kenya
2025-01-01
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Series: | The Annals of African Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/perioperative-management-of-a-patient-with-hereditary-angioedema |
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