ISSN: 2155-6148
Dr, Department of Anesthesiology, New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, USA
He belongs Department of Anesthesia, ICU, and Pain Management, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University. He is having 6 Publications, 35 Reads, and citations as research career profiles. His specialization subjects are Anesthesia, General Anesthesia, Spinal Anesthesia, Advances in Anesthesia Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles in the past 15 year
Case Report
Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Spells During the Peri-Operative Period of a Cesarean Section
Author(s): Chanchal Mangla* and Joel Yarmush
We present a case of 37 year old female developing new onset seizures during the cesarean section which continued in
the immediate and early postpartum period. All possible causes of seizure were ruled out by respective diagnostic
imaging studies and electroencephalogram (EEG). Diagnosis of psychogenic non-epileptic spells (PNES) was
concluded by the neurologist. We emphasize on the importance of having the knowledge of PNES to prevent any
iatrogenic injury and increased morbidity due to endotracheal intubation, antiepileptic drugs and prolonged hospital
stay. Delayed diagnosis of PNES in obstetric population may adversely affect the newborn because of antiepileptic
drugs or premature delivery. To our knowledge, this is the first case of PNES reported during the cesarean section... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-6148.20.11.942