Hysteria. A cause of failure to recover after anaesthesia.
Hysteria as a cause of failure to recover consciousness following general anaesthesia is a rare event. This case report describes such an instance in a young, healthy 22-year-old female suffering severe dental phobia who was undergoing dental conservation. The literature is reviewed and a summary of the possible physiological mechanisms involved is given.
Adams
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United Medical School, Guy's Hospital, London.
Goroszeniuk
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D000328:Adult; D000762:Anesthesia Recovery Period; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003814:Dentistry, Operative; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007046:Hysteria / Q000523:psychology*; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000523:psychology*; D014474:Unconsciousness / Q000523:psychology*