Karnataka Anaesthesia Journal

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A 52‑year‑old man, a known case of hepatic cirrhosis and portal hypertension, presented with a bleeding lacerated wound of his pharyngeal wall and tongue with prolapse of the tonsil. He underwent emergency surgical repair of the laceration. We discuss the airway management and other anesthetic implications of this case.

Keywords

Airway management, hepatic cirrhosis, neck trauma, pharyngeal lacerations, portal hypertension
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