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Ana Clara de Oliveira1, Marcos Benchimol2, Ilana Benchimol1
1Graduation in Internal Medicine, The Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Neurocase
|May 5, 2024
Summary
A young student experienced severe neurological symptoms, including ataxia and memory loss, after cosmetic surgery due to hypoventilation. Full recovery occurred within a year, demonstrating that severe hypoxic encephalopathy does not always lead to a poor prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroimaging
- Toxicology
Background:
- Hypoventilation and cyanosis can occur during cosmetic procedures.
- Hypoxic encephalopathy can cause significant neurological deficits.

