Asaccadia and ataxia after repair of ascending aortic aneurysm.
Absent saccades is a rare complication of cardiovascular procedures. We present a patient who developed absent volitional saccades and reflex fast eye movements, low gain pursuit, and intact oculocephalic slow phases, dysphagia, dysarthria and progressive gait instability following repair of an ascending aortic aneurysm. Postulated pathophysiologies and prognosis for this syndrome are discussed.
Antonio-Santos
Aileen
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Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.
Eggenberger
Eric R
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D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000601:surgery*; D001259:Ataxia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015835:Ocular Motility Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012438:Saccades; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*