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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome postoperative onset due to levodopa withdrawal.

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Young, CC; Kaufman, BS
Published in: J Clin Anesth
December 1995

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a potentially fatal disorder that may develop in the perioperative period. A case is described in which discontinuation of chronic levodopa therapy precipitated the postoperative development of this syndrome. The differential diagnosis and management principles are reviewed.

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Published In

J Clin Anesth

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ISSN

0952-8180

Publication Date

December 1995

Volume

7

Issue

8

Start / End Page

652 / 656

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Substance Withdrawal Syndrome
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
  • Middle Aged
  • Levodopa
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Antiparkinson Agents
  • Anesthesiology
 

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Young, C. C., & Kaufman, B. S. (1995). Neuroleptic malignant syndrome postoperative onset due to levodopa withdrawal. J Clin Anesth, 7(8), 652–656. https://doi.org/10.1016/0952-8180(95)00097-6
Young, C. C., and B. S. Kaufman. “Neuroleptic malignant syndrome postoperative onset due to levodopa withdrawal.J Clin Anesth 7, no. 8 (December 1995): 652–56. https://doi.org/10.1016/0952-8180(95)00097-6.
Young CC, Kaufman BS. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome postoperative onset due to levodopa withdrawal. J Clin Anesth. 1995 Dec;7(8):652–6.
Young, C. C., and B. S. Kaufman. “Neuroleptic malignant syndrome postoperative onset due to levodopa withdrawal.J Clin Anesth, vol. 7, no. 8, Dec. 1995, pp. 652–56. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/0952-8180(95)00097-6.
Young CC, Kaufman BS. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome postoperative onset due to levodopa withdrawal. J Clin Anesth. 1995 Dec;7(8):652–656.
Journal cover image

Published In

J Clin Anesth

DOI

ISSN

0952-8180

Publication Date

December 1995

Volume

7

Issue

8

Start / End Page

652 / 656

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Substance Withdrawal Syndrome
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
  • Middle Aged
  • Levodopa
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Antiparkinson Agents
  • Anesthesiology