1. Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in a Critically Ill Postoperative Patient
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Suk-Kyung Hong, Min Ae Keum, Sang-Beom Jeon, Choong Wook Lee, and Hyo Keun No
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intensive care units ,posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome ,Critically ill ,business.industry ,lcsh:Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid ,Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome ,lcsh:RC86-88.9 ,Treatment results ,postoperative period ,medicine.disease ,Delayed diagnosis ,Postoperative management ,Altered Mental Status ,Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome ,Visual Disturbance ,Anesthesia ,medicine ,business - Abstract
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a transient condition characterized by altered mental status, seizure, headache, and visual disturbance with typical neuro-imaging findings in the bilateral parieto-occipital regions. Clinicians should be aware of this syndrome because delayed diagnosis and treatment result in irreversible neurologic deficits. We present the case of a 77-year-old male diagnosed with PRES in the setting of postoperative critical illness caused by small-bowel strangulation.
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- 2015