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Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Postbariatric Surgery Polyneuropathies
BACKGROUND: Postbariatric surgery poly-neuropathies (BSP) are infrequent events. However, with the number of gastric bypasses performed each year increasing, the incidence of BSP is expected to increase as well. The long-term sequelae of BSP worsen with delays in diagnoses. Therefore, early evaluati...
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Formato: | Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
2009
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3015935/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19660227 |
Sumario: | BACKGROUND: Postbariatric surgery poly-neuropathies (BSP) are infrequent events. However, with the number of gastric bypasses performed each year increasing, the incidence of BSP is expected to increase as well. The long-term sequelae of BSP worsen with delays in diagnoses. Therefore, early evaluation, recognition, and treatment are important in minimizing morbidity and mortality. METHODS: We present the case report of a patient who developed a poly-neuropathy after a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. RESULTS: The patient's symptoms were ultimately determined to result from Guillain-Barré syndrome. Symptoms resolved with proper treatment. CONCLUSION: Characteristic differences exist between the various surgery poly-neuropathies. With proper evaluation, this determination will aid in prompt and appropriate treatment and will prevent morbidity and mortality. |
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