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Acute dystonic reaction following general anesthetic agent use

  • Siriraj Hospital

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Abstract

Background: A 36-year-old Thai female who underwent a thymectomy under general anesthesia developed acute abnormal movements in the craniofacial region immediately after awakening with preserved consciousness. Phenomenology: Intermittent abnormal movements included oculogyric crisis; tongue protrusion; blepharospasm; and oro-mandibular dystonia consisting of risus sardonicus, jaw opening, and right torticollis. Educational value: An acute dystonic reaction can be a complication of either single or combined general anesthetic agents.

Original languageEnglish
JournalTremor and other hyperkinetic movements (New York, N.Y.)
Volume7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017

Keywords

  • Acute dystonic reaction
  • General anesthesia
  • Oculogyric crisis

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