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Am J Perinatol 1999; 16(7): 351-353
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-993883
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© 1999 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

A Case of Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency in the Neonate

Vincent Ho, Horacio Osiovich
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Stollery Children's Health Centre, University of Alberta, Walter C. MacKenzie Health Sciences Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

A case of inherited pseudocholinesterase deficiency, which presents in the newborn period, has not been reported previously in the literature. This case highlights the importance of obtaining a complete anesthetic family history in all neonatal surgical conditions.

Keywords

Pseudocholinesterase deficiency - plasma cholinesterase - newborn - succinylcholine