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World J Clin Cases. Sep 16, 2021; 9(26): 7917-7922
Published online Sep 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i26.7917
Published online Sep 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i26.7917
Transient involuntary movement disorder after spinal anesthesia: A case report
Giyoung Yun, Eunsoo Kim, Wangseok Do, Young-Hoon Jung, Hyun-Ju Lee, Yesul Kim, Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
Giyoung Yun, Eunsoo Kim, Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, South Korea
Author contributions: Yun G reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Kim E reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Do W and Jung Y cared for the patient; Kim Y and Lee H reviewed the manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final version to be submitted.
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Corresponding author: Eunsoo Kim, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Doctor, Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, 179 Gudeok-Ro, Seo-Gu, Busan 49241, South Korea. eunsookim@pusan.ac.kr
Received: April 16, 2021
Peer-review started: April 16, 2021
First decision: May 10, 2021
Revised: May 28, 2021
Accepted: July 26, 2021
Article in press: July 26, 2021
Published online: September 16, 2021
Peer-review started: April 16, 2021
First decision: May 10, 2021
Revised: May 28, 2021
Accepted: July 26, 2021
Article in press: July 26, 2021
Published online: September 16, 2021
Core Tip
Core Tip: Various movement disorders can occur after induction of neuraxial anesthesia, and anesthesiologists should be aware of these symptoms. Upon their appearance, diseases requiring emergent treatment should be identified first. Once these are excluded, the spinal myoclonus that develops following neuraxial blockade is usually self-limiting; therefore, additional costly tests may not be necessary.