Management of undiagnosed pheochromocytoma with acute appendicitis

The authors reported and discussed management a case of undiagnosed pheochromocytoma suspected because the catastrophic hemodynamic changes in a patient with an acute appendicitis

Diagnosis of bilateral cord vocal paralysis by the Airtraq laryngoscope: A case report

The thyroid disease is still common in our country. Divers complications have been described in this type of surgery. Paralysis of the vocal cords and particularly bilateral paralysis are exceptional. The diagnosis is made by examen of the vocal cords before extubation. The standard laryngoscope is the most device commonly used for this indication. The interest of the new devices is not clear. We report the use of the Airtraq laryngoscope for the diagnosis of bilateral vocal cord paralysis after a thyroidectomy under general anesthesia. Through this case and review of the literature, we discuss the interest of the new devices in the diagnosis of this complication and the means of its prevention

Anaphylactic shock during hydatid cyst surgery

Intraoperative anaphylactic shock is an unusual complication. Different causes can be involved. Surgery of hydatid cyst is rarely responsible. About a case report of anaphylactic shock due to hydatid cyst surgery, the authors discuss the mechanisms, principles of treatment, and prevention measures of this complication