Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis in a parturient presenting for cesarean delivery

Highlights • RRP is a HPV mediated disease that can spread to the respiratory tract via the vaginal canal. • RRP manifests with multifocality and multiple recurrences, often requiring hundreds of surgical excisions. • Pregnancy may lead to activation of HPV and associated infections, and worsen symp...

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Published in:	International journal of obstetric anesthesia Vol. 31; pp. 111 - 113
Main Authors:	Segna, K.G, Huffnagle, S.L, Huffnagle, J, Mele, M.M, Wenzel, J.T, Spiegel, J.R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01-08-2017
Subjects:	Adult Anesthesia & Perioperative Care Cesarean Section Female Humans Obstetrics and Gynecology Papillomavirus Infections - complications Pregnancy Respiratory Tract Infections - complications Young Adult
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Summary:	Highlights • RRP is a HPV mediated disease that can spread to the respiratory tract via the vaginal canal. • RRP manifests with multifocality and multiple recurrences, often requiring hundreds of surgical excisions. • Pregnancy may lead to activation of HPV and associated infections, and worsen symptoms.
ISSN:	0959-289X 1532-3374
DOI:	10.1016/j.ijoa.2017.02.006