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Guillain-Barré syndrome and postbariatric surgery polyneuropathies
Kanayochukwu J Aluka1, Patricia L Turner, Terrence M Fullum
1Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.
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.
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