Abstract
Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker Syndrome (GSS) is a rare, infectious syndrome related to a mutation in the prion protein. A 60-yr-old, 152-cm, 31-kg woman with GSS was scheduled for open gastrostomy. This is the first report about an anesthetic experience in a patient with GSS. We describe our experience and precautions in the anesthetic management of a GSS patient.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Airway Obstruction / prevention & control
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Anesthesia / methods*
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Equipment Contamination / prevention & control
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Female
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Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease / genetics
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Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease / surgery*
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Humans
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Intubation, Intratracheal / instrumentation
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Intubation, Intratracheal / methods
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Middle Aged
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Mutation / genetics*
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Prions / genetics*