Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- P-ISSN2234-7550
- E-ISSN2234-5930
- SCOPUS, KCI, ESCI
ISSN : 2234-7550
Oral surgery under local anesthesia with dexmedetomidine sedation in a morbidly obese patient with aortic dissection
Michitaka Matsuda (Fukuoka University)
Kyoichi Narihira (Fukuoka University)
Toshihiro Kikuta (Fukuoka University)
Abstract
We report a case of a morbidly obese man with an aortic aneurysm, in whom dental surgery was performed before elective cardiac surgery. His aortic aneurysm required emergency surgery. However, because of his morbid obesity, elective cardiac surgery was planned. Considering the high risk of infective endocarditis, dental surgery was required. Our patient was at a high risk of aortic rupture caused by hypertension and breathing difficulty in the supine position. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is an anti-anxiety, sedative, and analgesic medicine that can stabilize circulatory dynamics and minimize blood pressure fluctuations. We administered intravenous DEX for sedation of the patient in Fowler’s position. In conclusion, our understanding of the risk factors of DEX enabled us to perform safe invasive oral treatment.
- keywords
- Aortic aneurysm, Morbid obesity, Oral surgical procedures, Local anesthetics
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