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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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Autores principales: Aluka, Kanayochukwu J., Turner, Patricia L., Fullum, Terrence M.
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: 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
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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.