Hepatotoxicity After Desflurane Anesthesia

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Halogenated inhalational anesthetics, which have been used for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia, can cause liver injury, ranging from temporary transaminase elevation to hepatic necrosis. It is rare but causes serious morbidity and mortality. Herein we present a case of severe transaminase elevation after using desflurane anesthesia for obesity surgery.