Anesthetic experience in a patient with stiff-person syndrome - case report
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Anesthetic Considerations of Stiff-Person Syndrome: A Case Report.
Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a neurologic disorder characterized by painful involuntary episodes of severe muscle rigidity affecting the axial muscles and extremities. Although the etiology of SPS is unknown, it is suspected to involve the synthesis of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Symptoms of SPS are precipitated by sudden unexpected movements, noises, and stress. Additionally, SPS has been li...
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عنوان ژورنال: Bagcilar Medical Bulletin
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2547-9431
DOI: 10.5350/bmb20170602055922