Postoperative myoclonic movement following mandibular cyst enucleation under general anesthesia: A case report

Postoperative myoclonic movement (PMM) is an uncommon side effect after general anesthesia (GA), and the exact cause of this neurologic complication is still unknown. Many factors such as anesthesia, psychological stresses, and surgical stress could trigger PMM. We are here reporting a case of PMM i...

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Main Authors: Alaa Ali M. Elzohry, Osama G Alghamdi, Mohammed L Helmy, Osama A Ibrahime
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2022;volume=16;issue=4;spage=472;epage=474;aulast=Elzohry
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Summary:Postoperative myoclonic movement (PMM) is an uncommon side effect after general anesthesia (GA), and the exact cause of this neurologic complication is still unknown. Many factors such as anesthesia, psychological stresses, and surgical stress could trigger PMM. We are here reporting a case of PMM in the post-anesthetic care unit (PACU) following general anesthesia in an apparently healthy patient.
ISSN:1658-354X