"Conversion locked-in syndrome after implantation of a spinal cord stimulator." by Neil Connelly, MD

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Conversion locked-in syndrome after implantation of a spinal cord stimulator.

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Neil Connelly, MD, Baystate Health
Paul Kanev, MD, Baystate Health
Alan Weintraub, MD, Baystate Health
Edward Solis, MD, Baystate Health

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Article, Peer-reviewed

Publication Date

1-1-2007

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The locked-in syndrome is defined as quadriplegia and anarthria (loss of articulate speech) with the preservation of consciousness. It is typically caused by a lesion to the ventral pons. Conversion disorder is the deficit of voluntary motor o

Publication ISSN

0884-8734

Citation Information

Anesth Analg. 2007 Jan;104(1):163-5.