Upper airway obstruction in Guillain-Barré syndrome
Autor(es): Rodrigues J F,York E L,Nair C P
Resumo: We report a patient with bilateral vocal cord paralysis and upper airway obstruction following Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). A permanent tracheostomy was necessary to maintain adequate ventilation and to prevent alveolar hypoventilation. Despite abduction paralysis, the patient talks normally.
Imprenta: Chest, v. 86, n. 1, p. 147-148, 1984
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1378/chest.86.1.147
Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis
Data de publicação: 1984
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