Perioperative Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Primary Lateral Sclerosis
Journal Title: International Journal of Anesthesiology & Research (IJAR) - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) is a rare degenerative disorder of the upper motor neurons innervating the voluntary musculature. In this report, we describe the perioperative management of a patient diagnosed with PLS and investigate strategies to optimize treatment outcomes in this patient population.
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Linden Lee
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- DOI 10.19070/2332-2780-1500019
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