Postoperative and Postpartum Onset of Chronic Parkinsonism: Four Case Reports
<p><strong>Background:</strong> Certain environmental exposures have been linked to the development of parkinsonism. We report four cases in which the onset of chronic parkinsonism occurred immediately or soon after surgery or childbirth. <strong></strong></p><...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
2014-02-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Medical Students |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijms.info/ojs/index.php/IJMS/article/view/80 |
| Summary: | <p><strong>Background:</strong> Certain environmental exposures have been linked to the development of parkinsonism. We report four cases in which the onset of chronic parkinsonism occurred immediately or soon after surgery or childbirth. <strong></strong></p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Exposure to certain anesthetic agents in susceptible individuals or the physiological changes associated with surgery or childbirth may have contributed to or precipitated the development of parkinsonism.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Clinicians should be aware that postoperative or postpartum settings are potential precipitants of chronic parkinsonism. More research is needed to clarify contributing factors. </p> |
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| ISSN: | 2076-6327 |