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KMID : 0356920120630060547
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Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2012 Volume.63 No. 6 p.547 ~ p.549
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Spinal anesthetic management for discectomy in a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -A case report-
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Park Ki-Bum
Son Byung-Doo
Hwang Doo-Youn
Jeon Young-Hoon
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Abstract
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a degenerative disorder of motor neuron system of the spinal cord and the cortical neuron. Patients with ALS present a unique challenge to the anesthesiologist. Respiratory muscle weakness, for instance, can result in trouble with proper breathing after general anesthesia. We report a case of spinal anesthesia for discectomy in a patient with ALS.
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KEYWORD
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Discectomy, Spinal anesthesia
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