Severe hepatic dysfunction after sevoflurane exposure.

Authors

• Wadha M. Alotaibi

Abstract

Sevoflurane is thought to have a potential for hepatotoxicity. A few cases of hepatotoxicity have been reported since it was introduced in 1990 into clinical practice in Japan. The underlying pathophysiology of hepatotoxicity is nonspecific. We report a case of severe hepatic dysfunction after uneventful sevoflurane anesthesia in a child with posterior fossa resection of medulloblastoma. The case of sevoflurane being incriminated is unclear due to various confounding factors that is worthy of discussion.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1344

Last Page

1346

Recommended Citation

Alotaibi, Wadha M. (2008) "Severe hepatic dysfunction after sevoflurane exposure.," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 29: Iss. 9, Article 25.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.4476