Psychogenic coma after dental surgery under general anaesthesia

Delayed awakening after general anaesthesia due to psychogenic coma is a phenomenon that rarely presents to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. A case of psychogenic coma following general anaesthesia for dental extractions is presented here. It is recommended that patients at risk of conversion dis...

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Published in:International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 2018-12, Vol.47 (12), p.1613-1615
Main Authors: Yong, C.W., Ng, W.H., Yap, S.H., D’Souza, J., Ow, A.T.-C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anesthesia, General - adverse effects
Coma - chemically induced
Coma - psychology
conversion disorder
dental anxiety
Dentistry
Female
general anaesthesia
Glasgow Coma Scale
Humans
psychological stress
Risk Factors
Tooth Extraction
unconsciousness
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Summary:Delayed awakening after general anaesthesia due to psychogenic coma is a phenomenon that rarely presents to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. A case of psychogenic coma following general anaesthesia for dental extractions is presented here. It is recommended that patients at risk of conversion disorder should be counselled about the risks of psychogenic coma. Early diagnosis of this condition could lead to better patient management.
ISSN:0901-5027
1399-0020
DOI:10.1016/j.ijom.2018.06.012