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Indian Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia

Volume  11, Issue 4, Oct - Dec. 2024, Pages 239-242
 

Case Report

A Case Report: Anaesthetic Challenges in Perioperative Management of a Cervical Vagal Schwannoma

Pratiksha Agrawal1, Soumya Pradhan2

1Associate Professor, 2Post Graduate Resident, Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492001, India.
 

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DOI: http: //dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.11424.13

Abstract

Vagal Schwannomas are extremely rare, benign, slow growing tumours. Perioperative management in these cases differs from those of other neck swellings due to its close proximity to vital neurovascular structures. Surgical resection of vagal schwannoma involves various anaesthetic challenges like difficult intubation, intraoperative hypotension, bradycardia, cardiac arrest, torrential bleeding, vocal cord paralysis, possibility of ventilatory support and prolonged post op ICU stay. Here we present a case of a 29 year old male, posted for surgical resection of a benign neck swelling (4.9×3.7×6.3 cm) originating from the vagus nerve. Knowledge about anticipated complications, vigilance in prevention and prompt management of hemodynamic alterations can prevent devastating complications. This case report aims to pen down the course of perioperative management from our experience and from existing literature.
 


Keywords : Vagal schwannoma; Cervical tumor; Anesthesia; Perioperative management.
Corresponding Author : Pratiksha Agrawal,