Anesth Analg 2006;102:1285-1286
© 2006 International Anesthesia Research Society
doi: 10.1213/01.ane.0000198630.65752.c9
GENERAL ARTICLES
Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker Syndrome (Mutation of Prion Protein)
Motohiro Nakamura, MD,
Masanori Ogata, MD,
Yumiko Matsuo, MD, and
Takeyoshi Sata, MD
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
Address correspondence and reprint requests to Masanori Ogata, MD, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Medicine. 1-1, Iseigaoka, Yahatanishiku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 807-8555, Japan. Address e-mail to mogata{at}med.uoeh-u.ac.jp.
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.
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