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Neuraxial block anesthetic technique in a patient with SCN8A encephalopathy: case report.
Brazilian journal of anesthesiology (Elsevier) - 1 Jan 2000
Machado Eric Guimar Es, Bill Isis da Rocha Costa, Ara Jo Mariana Moraes Pereira das Neves, Neves Jos Francisco Nunes Pereira das, Mau S Gilson Lorena, Marcos Marco Felipe Bouzada, Ara Jo Fernando de Paiva
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in SCN8A gene lead to changes in sodium channels in the brain, which are correlated with severe epileptic syndrome. Due to the rarity, there are few studies that support anesthesia in that population. The present study aims to report alternatives to inhalation anesthesia at epileptic encephalopathy. CASE REPORT: Male, 4 years old, with SCN8A encephalopathy with surgical indication of orchidopexy....
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