Autor(es): Esack A,Teelucksingh S

Resumo: Over a four-year period, 26 consecutive patients with Guillain-Barrd syndrome (GBS) were seen. Their ages ranged from 18 months to 68 years. Fifteen were male and 11 female. The crude annual incidence was estimated to be 1.5 per 100,000 population. East Indians made up the majority of the patients. An antecedent infection was reported in 65% of patients. Significant pain was present in halfofthe cohort. F-wave abnormalities were the commonest electrophysiological disturbance. Twenty-nine per cent of patients required ventilation. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment was beneficial in 88% of patients. Eighty-four per cent made a complete or near complete recovery. One patient died.

Palavras-Chave: Guillain-Barré Syndrome; Trinidad

Imprenta: The West Indian Medical Journal, v. 59, n. 5, p. 514-517, 2010

Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Proteins ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Antibodies ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Public health

Data de publicação: 2010

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