Guillain-Barré syndrome and postbariatric surgery polyneuropathies.
Autor(es): Aluka Kanayochukwu J.; Turner Patricia L.; Fullum Terrence M.
Resumo: 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. We present the case report of a patient who developed a poly-neuropathy after a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. The patient's symptoms were ultimately determined to result from Guillain-Barré syndrome. Symptoms resolved with proper treatment. 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.
Imprenta: Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, v.13, n. 2, p. 250-253, 2009
Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis
Data de publicação: 2009
