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World J Clin Cases. Mar 26, 2023; 11(9): 2098-2103
Published online Mar 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i9.2098
Anesthetic management of a patient with preoperative R-on-T phenomenon undergoing laparoscopic-assisted sigmoid colon resection: A case report
Xiao-Xi Li, Yun-Feng Yao, Hong-Yu Tan
Xiao-Xi Li, Hong-Yu Tan, Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China
Yun-Feng Yao, Department of Unit Ⅲ & Ostomy Service, Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China
Author contributions: Li XX conceived the study and wrote the manuscript; Yao YF participated in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient; Tan HY supervised the study; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Hong-Yu Tan, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, No. 52 Fucheng Street, Haidian District, Beijing 100142, China. maggitan@yeah.net
Received: December 26, 2022
Peer-review started: December 26, 2022
First decision: January 12, 2023
Revised: January 18, 2023
Accepted: February 21, 2023
Article in press: February 21, 2023
Published online: March 26, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The R-on-T phenomenon is associated with an increased risk of fatal arrhythmia. It may initiate ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation, and its appearance seem to be associated with a poor prognosis. However, this phenomenon is rarely encountered in the preoperative inpatient setting. The anesthetic management of patients with this particular manifestation poses a great challenge. We herein describe a patient who was scheduled for laparoscopic-assisted sigmoid colon resection when the R-on-T phenomenon was incidentally discovered. Our experience suggests that the anesthetic process can be greatly optimized by detailed preoperative assessment and preparation with interdisciplinary cooperation.