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Capgras syndrome: a clinical manifestation of watershed cerebral infarct complicating the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Abstract
Ischaemic cerebral accidents are frequent following extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), especially after fixing the reinjection cannula in the right primitive carotid artery, which leads to an interruption in downstream flow. We describe a rare and unusual symptom of cerebral ischaemic accident that is known as Capgras syndrome. This feature is interesting because it may be documented by computed tomography (CT) scan and particular electroencephalography signals. It appears that our observation represents the first documented case of Capgras syndrome complicating ECMO. This incident emphasizes the potential hazards associated with right common artery ligature for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VAECMO). In addition, it shows that this psychiatric symptom (that has been interpreted psychodynamically for many years) can have an organic basis, which should be studied.
AuthorsJ M Dejode, F Antonini, P Lagier, C Martin
JournalCritical care (London, England) (Crit Care) Vol. 5 Issue 4 Pg. 232-5 (Aug 2001) ISSN: 1364-8535 [Print] England
PMID11511338 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Capgras Syndrome (etiology, physiopathology)
  • Cerebral Infarction (etiology, physiopathology)
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (adverse effects)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome (physiopathology, therapy)

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