title: Intrathecal baclofen withdrawal syndrome following posterior spinal fusion for neuromuscular scoliosis: a case report.
abstract: Because of the increased number of patients with neuromuscular scoliosis receiving intrathecal baclofen therapy, we report a clinical case of withdrawal. We hope to make physicians aware of this potentially serious complication where signs and symptoms may be difficult to interpret due to population characteristics.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital Santa Maria, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lisbon, Portugal. pfpcm@iol.pt
authors.forename: Pedro
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fernandes
authors.forename: Lori
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dolan
authors.forename: Stuart L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Weinstein
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000293:Adolescent; D001418:Baclofen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015918:Infusion Pumps, Implantable; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods*; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome
chemical_list: D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central; D001418:Baclofen