title: Surgery complications linked to Parkinson's disease.
abstract: People with Parkinson's disease who undergo surgery have increased rates of mortality. Missing dopamine medication during a period of perioperative starvation can result in life-threatening complications. Some people can tolerate a missed tablet without any major effects, while others become immobile or can experience neuroleptic malignant-like syndrome which is associated with fever, confusion and even death.
authors.affiliation: University of Portsmouth.
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sander