The perioperative management of Parkinson's disease revisited.
The perioperative management of patients who have PD requires knowledge of the potential complications of various types of surgery. Neurologists should be able to balance patient comfort against the potential complications of antiparkinsonian therapy. The authors believe that the approach outlined in the Appendix increases patient comfort, facilitates nursing care, and can potentially reduce some of the complications seen in the postoperative period.
Gálvez-Jiménez
Néstor
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Department of Neurology, The Cleveland Clinic-Florida, Weston (Fort Lauderdale), FL 3331, USA. galvezn@ccf.org
Lang
Anthony E
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D001921:Brain / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011300:Preoperative Care