'Speaking in tongues'. Paradoxical fixation on a non-native language following anaesthesia.
An intriguing case of transient language disturbance following anaesthesia is described which may throw some light on the way languages are stored in the brain. A review of the existing literature and its relevance to this unique case is discussed.
Ward
M E
ME
Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK.
Marshall
J C
JC
D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000150:complications*; D007806:Language Disorders / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019303:Multilingualism
D001786:Blood Glucose