The Prophylactic Use of Lipid Emulsion Therapy in the Excision of Invasive Malignant Melanoma under Local Anaesthetic in a Morbidly Obese Patient. (16th January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sharma, K. S.; Lim, P.; Brotherston, T. M.; Smith, P.
• Other Names: Cho A. Academic Editor.; Griniatsos J. Academic Editor.; Novotny A. R. Academic Editor.; Rallis G. Academic Editor.; Spinelli A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-01-16
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/765279
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : We present the first reported case of the prophylactic use of lipid emulsion therapy in the removal of an extensive, circumferential malignant melanoma in a morbidly obese patient, under local anaesthetic. The advantages of this technique allowed the patient to avoid intraoperative invasive monitoring and postoperative critical care admission and assisted during the operation by rotating her leg when needed. This is a useful technique that can be employed in urgent cases where there is a need to excise extensive skin malignancies in patients who are unsuitable for general or regional anaesthesia.