Laparoscopic cholecystectomy under total intravenous anaesthesia in a patient with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (Steinert's disease) - a case report.
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DOI: 10.3897/folmed.64.e59905
Abstract: Myotonic dystrophy type 1 or Steinert's disease is an autosomal dominant multisystem disease which is characterized by consistent contracture of muscle following stimulation (myotonia). Hypothermia, shivering, mechanical or electric stimulation during surgery can precipitate episodes… read more here.
Keywords: steinert disease; dystrophy type; disease; type steinert ... See more keywords