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Respiratory failure after percutaneous cordotomy.

R C Polatty, K R Cooper

    Southern Medical Journal
    |July 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Ondine's curse, a form of central sleep apnea, can occur after cervical cordotomy. This condition requires ventilatory support, as seen in a patient who experienced apnea during sleep following the procedure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Pulmonology
    • Sleep Medicine

    Background:

    • Cervical cordotomy is a neurosurgical procedure used for chronic pain management.
    • Ondine's curse, or central hypoventilation syndrome, affects autonomic control of breathing.
    • High cervical cordotomy can potentially disrupt respiratory control centers.

    Observation:

    • A 33-year-old woman developed central sleep apnea post-high cervical cordotomy.
    • Ventilation was adequate when awake but compromised during sleep, progressing to apnea.
    • Nocturnal ventilatory support was required for 14 months.

    Findings:

    • Central sleep apnea is a recognized complication following cervical cordotomy.
    • The condition can manifest as sleep-induced apnea, requiring respiratory support.
    • While often transient, central sleep apnea post-cordotomy can be permanent.

    Implications:

    • Patients undergoing cervical cordotomy require careful respiratory monitoring, especially during sleep.
    • Diaphragmatic pacing and mechanical ventilation are viable long-term support options.
    • Understanding the pathophysiology of Ondine's curse post-cordotomy is crucial for patient management.

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