Anaesthetic Management for Pheochromocytoma Surgery: A Never Ending Challenge

Abstract

Pheochromocytoma is a challenging case for any anesthesiologist and a team approach is required throughout the perioperative period to prevent anticipated difficulties and best manage any unforeseen complications that develop. We discuss successful management of certain unique challenges, like multifocal arrhythmias and surgical rebleed during transport, during pheochromocytoma surgery in an adult, in addition to the usual perioperative problems.

Keywords

• Pheochromocytoma
• catecholamine
• inotropes
• hypertension
• arrhythmias
• transport