Autor(es): Hogan J. C.; Briggs T. P.; Oldershaw P. J.

Resumo: Two cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome occurring after otherwise uneventful cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass are presented. Although Guillain-Barré syndrome has been reported after surgical procedures, it has never been reported after cardiopulmonary bypass. Recent literature supports an immune mediated process for Guillain-Barré. Cardiopulmonary bypass may act as the trigger for this immune mediated response.

Imprenta: International Journal of Cardiology, v. 35, n. 3, p. 427-428, 1992

Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Immune response ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis ;

Data de publicação: 1992