PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Erol, Demet D.
TI  - Perioperative management of a patient with Henoch-Schonlein purpura for appendectomy
DP  - 2006 May 01
TA  - Saudi Medical Journal
PG  - 714--716
VI  - 27
IP  - 5
4099  - http://smj.org.sa/content/27/5/714.short
4100  - http://smj.org.sa/content/27/5/714.full
SO  - Saudi Med J2006 May 01; 27
AB  - Henoch-Schonlein purpura HSP is a multisystem disease and immunoglobulin A-mediated vasculitis with a self-limited course affecting the skin, joints, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys. It is the most common form of acute small-vessel vasculitis primarily affecting children. Severe renal and central nervous system disease may lead to life-threatening conditions, and immunosuppressive agents and plasmapheresis may be needed. The cause of HSP is unknown; immunizations, certain food allergies, insect bites, infection, and some medications may play a role in the development of the disease. Perioperative management for liver and kidney functions is very important for anesthetized patients with HSP. We report the perioperative management of a patient with HSP for appendectomy.