Vascular catastrophe following the Dandy McKenzie operation for spasmodic torticollis.
Delayed brain stem ischaemia following operation for spasmodic torticollis, is described. The mechanism for this catastrophe is considered and a hypothesis proposed which might allow its prediction and prevention. The overall results, the side and complications of this operation are summarised.
D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000098:blood supply*; D003655:Decerebrate State / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000209:etiology*; D013035:Spasm / Q000601:surgery*; D014103:Torticollis / Q000601:surgery*