Abstract
Management of the pregnant surgical patient is challenging. The surgical procedure is usually postponed until the postpartum period, although this may not be possible in emergency situations. This article highlights the optimal management of the pregnant woman requiring ear nose and throat surgery.
MeSH terms
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Abscess / surgery
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Adenoma / surgery*
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Airway Obstruction / surgery
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Analgesics / therapeutic use
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Anesthesia / methods*
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Epistaxis / surgery
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Female
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Hormone Replacement Therapy
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Humans
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Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
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Pain, Postoperative / drug therapy
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Parathyroid Neoplasms / surgery*
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Perioperative Care
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications / surgery
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Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / surgery*
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Thyroid Neoplasms / surgery*
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Thyroidectomy
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Thyroxine / therapeutic use
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Time Factors
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Venous Thromboembolism / prevention & control