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Anaesthesia for an adult with Angelman syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19825063     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Angelman syndrome is a complex genetic condition involving abnormalities of chromosome 15 in the majority of cases. These defects involve a gene encoding an ubiquitin protein ligase and may be associated with abnormal gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)(A) receptor subunits. Angelman syndrome may have profound implications for anaesthesia: potential exists for airway difficulties; refractory bradyarrythmias; and pharmacodynamic unpredictability. A case of an adult with Angelman syndrome undergoing dental work under general anaesthesia is presented. Induction and maintenance of anaesthesia was unremarkable but emergence was complicated by generalised muscular hypertonia and temporary respiratory embarrassment which resolved spontaneously.
Authors:
M Maguire
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Anaesthesia     Volume:  64     ISSN:  1365-2044     ISO Abbreviation:  Anaesthesia     Publication Date:  2009 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-10-14     Completed Date:  2009-11-17     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370524     Medline TA:  Anaesthesia     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1250-3     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. marc_maguire@health.qld.gov.au
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Anesthesia, General / methods*
Angelman Syndrome / complications*
Dental Care*
Female
Humans
Muscle Hypertonia / etiology
Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology

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