A Case of Propofol-Induced Delayed-Onset Refractory Myoclonic Seizures
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A Case of Propofol-Induced Delayed-Onset Refractory Myoclonic Seizures
Propofol, a GABA-mediated inhibitor of excitatory neurotransmitter, is a popular intravenous agent for general anesthesia and sedation. Its side effects reportedly include opisthotonus, seizures, and myoclonus, and are usually manageable. We present a patient who developed propofol-induced delayed-onset refractory myoclonic seizures that resisted antiepileptic drugs.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Clinical Neurology
سال: 2007
ISSN: 1738-6586
DOI: 10.3988/jcn.2007.3.3.154