J Korean Neurol Assoc.
1997 Jun;15(3):695-700.
Choreoathetosis after cardiopulmonary bypass with deep hypothermia
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurology, Yonsei University, College of Medicine.
- 2Brain research Institute, Yonsei University, College of Medicine.
- 3Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yonsei University, College of Medicine.
- 4Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University, College of Medicine.
Abstract
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A 9-year-old boy showed orofacial dyskinesia and psychic symptoms shortly after open heart surgery with deep hypothemia and cardiopulmonary bypass for congenital cyanotic heart disease. The choreothetosis progressed to be generalized and accompanied by mental deterioration. This involuntary movement partially responded only to repetitive administration of sedatives. After 3 month the patient expired with sudden development of ventricular tachycardia and cardiogenic shock.