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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2021

Effects of intravascular laser phototherapy on delayed neurological sequelae after carbon monoxide intoxication as evaluated by brain perfusion imaging: A case report and review of the literature.

Chuan-Ching Liu, Chun-Sheng Hsu, Hsin-Chen He, Yuan-Yang Cheng, Shin-Tsu Chang

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Article in World journal of clinical cases, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Chuan-Ching LiuDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407, Taiwan.
Chun-Sheng HsuDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407, Taiwan.
Hsin-Chen HeDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407, Taiwan.
Yuan-Yang ChengDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407, Taiwan.
Shin-Tsu ChangDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407, Taiwan.
Taichung Veterans General Hospital · TW

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Abstract

backgroundDelayed neurological sequelae (DNS) caused by carbon monoxide (CO) intoxication poses considerable treatment challenges for clinical practitioners. In this report, we used nuclear medicine imaging and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) to evaluate the effectiveness of intravascular laser irradiation of blood (ILIB) therapy for the management of DNS. CASE SUMMARY: A 51-year-old woman presented to our medical center experiencing progressive bradykinesia, rigidity of limbs, gait disturbance, and cognitive impairment. Based on her neurological deficits, laboratory tests and imaging findings, the patient was diagnosed with delayed neurological sequelae of CO intoxication. She received intensive rehabilitation and ILIB therapy during 30 sessions over 2 mo after diagnosis. Brain single-photon emission computed tomography was performed both prior to and after ILIB therapy. The original hypoperfusion area in bilateral striata, bilateral frontal lobe, right parietal lobe, and bilateral cerebellum showed considerable improvement after completion of therapy. The patient's MMSE score also increased markedly from 6/30 to 25/30. Symptoms of DNS became barely detectable, and the woman was able to carry out her daily living activities independently.

conclusionILIB therapy could facilitate recovery from delayed neurological sequelae in patients with CO intoxication, as demonstrated by improved cerebral blood flow and functional outcomes in our patient.

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Carbon monoxide poisoningCase reportDelayed neurological sequelaeIntravascular laser irradiation of bloodRedistributionSingle photon emission computed tomography

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