Anesthetic management for two-stage computer-assisted, stereotactic thalamotomy in a child with Hallervorden-Spatz disease

Authors
Keegan, MT Flick, RP Matsumoto, JY Davis, DH Lanier, WL
Citation
Mt. Keegan et al., Anesthetic management for two-stage computer-assisted, stereotactic thalamotomy in a child with Hallervorden-Spatz disease, J NEUROS AN, 12(2), 2000, pp. 107-111
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGICAL ANESTHESIOLOGY
ISSN journal
08984921 → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
107 - 111
Database
ISI
SICI code
0898-4921(200004)12:2<107:AMFTCS>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
We report the numerous management challenges surrounding the care of a chil d in whom bilateral thalamotomies were used to treat end-stage Hallevorden- Spatz Disease (HSD). The management of this patient was greatly facilitated by the use of modern anesthetic agents and a multidisciplinary team to car e for the patient. The outcome was an improved rife expectancy and quality of life.