Anticholinesterase therapy for patients with ophthalmoplegia following snake bites: Report of two cases

Woo Lee Sung; Chul Jung In; Hoon Yoon Young; Hyun Hong Suk; Su Han Kap; Hyuk Choi Sung; Sik Hong Yun

doi:10.3346/jkms.2004.19.4.631

Anticholinesterase therapy for patients with ophthalmoplegia following snake bites: Report of two cases

Woo Lee Sung, Chul Jung In, Hoon Yoon Young, Hyun Hong Suk, Su Han Kap, Hyuk Choi Sung, Sik Hong Yun

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Abstract

Although ophthalmoplegia following snake bites is not indicative of a serious neurotoxic complication, symptoms of diplopia, dizziness and ocular discomfort can be emotionally devastating for patients. The authors experienced two cases of ophthalmoplegia following snake bites in Korea. The patients complained of diplopia that had developed several hours after the snake bites. The diplopia did not improve with antivenom treatment, but resolved completely after several injections of neostigmine.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	631-633
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Korean medical science
Volume	19
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2004.19.4.631
Publication status	Published - 2004 Aug
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Agkistrodon
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Ophthalmoplegia
Snake Bites

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Medicine(all)

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Anticholinesterase therapy for patients with ophthalmoplegia following snake bites: Report of two cases

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