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The Anaesthetic Considerations and Implications in Pre-operative, Peri-operative, and Post-operative Phases for Nasal Surgery in Patients with Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia
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  • Amar Rai,
  • Ben Sharp,
  • Dasha Alderton,
  • Malachi Saccomani,
  • Vikas Acharya,
  • Catriona Ferguson,
  • Simon Gane
Amar Rai
Imperial College London Department of Surgery and Cancer
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Ben Sharp
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Corresponding Author:b.sharp1@hotmail.com

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Dasha Alderton
Imperial College London Department of Surgery and Cancer
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Malachi Saccomani
Imperial College London Faculty of Medicine
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Vikas Acharya
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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Catriona Ferguson
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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Simon Gane
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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Abstract

Objectives This systematic review aims to explore and outline the anaesthetic considerations and precautions for patients with a diagnosis of hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) undergoing nasal surgery. Design A search was performed across four electronic databases between the dates 1 st January 2000 and 1 st March 2024. Two independent reviewers selected articles that met the following criteria: adult patients with HHT undergoing nasal surgery; description of anaesthetic regime; English language. Case reports and reviews were excluded. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines were followed throughout. Results and participants Nine studies were included in the analysis, comprising a total of 800 patients. Two studies described local anaesthetic (LA) only, two described general anaesthetic (GA) only, and five described cases of each. Modality of anaesthesia was dependent on type of procedure (laser therapy, endoscopic surgery, sclerotherapy, or plasma coagulation) and patient factors (including HHT disease severity, vascular anatomy, and age). Anaesthetic approaches varied, although there were similarities; for example, six studies used a topical LA, combined with a vasoconstrictor. Only one study described a GA regime. Reduction of intra-operative bleeding was highlighted across multiple studies; measures included endotracheal tube/nasal lubrication, decongestants, and controlled hypotension. Complications were generally low, with three studies, totalling 218 patients, describing procedures in-clinic with LA with no reported complications. Conclusion The literature lacks clear consensus for selecting between LA or GA, as well as evidenced regimes for both. Therefore, further research is needed to better inform the anaesthetic approach for HHT patients undergoing nasal surgery.
10 Oct 2024Submitted to Clinical Otolaryngology
12 Oct 2024Submission Checks Completed
12 Oct 2024Assigned to Editor
21 Oct 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned