Fatal arrhythmia following intraoperative continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion chemotherapy

Nien Chun Chung, Yen Chin Liu, Xuan De Ye, Ying Ming Wang, Mei Ching Kuo, Kang Liu

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Abstract

Continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion chemotherapy (CHPPC) offers a safe alternative to manage peritoneal tumor seeding in advanced cancer patients. A 65-year-old male underwent exploratory laparotomy for advanced gastric cancer with intraabdominal carcinomatosis and massive ascites. Life-threatening dysrrhythmia of ventricular rhythm with a rate of 120 beats/min developed during the performance of intraoperative CHPPC following eradication of the main tumor. With timely cardiopulmonary resuscitation, appropriate fluid replacement, correction of electrolyte imbalance, and cooling of body temperature, the patient regained effective cardiopulmonary circulation without sequela.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)201-204
Number of pages4
JournalActa anaesthesiologica Sinica
Volume41
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - 2003 Dec 1

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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