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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Main Authors: Antony Peter Gatheru, Anne Kasyoka Barasa, Isaac Karogo Mwangi, Stanley Ngare, Dan Kiptoon, Edwin Oloo Walong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Surgical Society of Kenya 2025-01-01
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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