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Cerebral Infarction following General Anesthesia in Geriatric Patient -A case report-

Perioperative cerebral infarction is rare but maybe fatal. This is a case report of acute cerebral infarction following general anesthesia in geriatric patient. A 72 year old fem ale patient was admitted for transabdominal hysterectomy and bilateral saipingooophorectomy and pelvic lymphnode dissection. Preanesthetic assessment revealed a history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus. After surgery, she was alert but she gradually appeared to have right hemiparesis and confusion. Emergency CT brain scan showed early cerebral infarction in the middle cerebral artery territory. She was transferred to the department of neurology and received treatment. She was discharged at 19 days after surgery with improved symptoms.