Hyperekplexia relieved by surgical decompression of the cervicomedullary region.

Authors :: Winston K
Source :: Neurosurgery [Neurosurgery] 1983 Dec; Vol. 13 (6), pp. 708-10.
Publication Year :: 1983
Abstract: Hyperekplexia in an 8-year-old boy with myelodysplasia was greatly improved by surgical decompression of the cervicomedullary region. The possible implications for treatment and for understanding the cause of this syndrome are discussed.

Subjects :: Apnea etiology
Arnold-Chiari Malformation complications
Arnold-Chiari Malformation surgery
Child
Humans
Hydrocephalus complications
Hydrocephalus surgery
Male
Movement Disorders complications
Muscular Diseases complications
Occipital Bone surgery
Cervical Atlas surgery
Movement Disorders surgery
Muscular Diseases surgery
Reflex, Startle

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