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Paraplegia Due to Spinal Cord Infarction After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Utkan Sevuk1, Sedat Kaya2, Firat Ayaz1

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Diyarbakir Gazi Yasargil Education and Research Hospital, Diyarbakir, Turkey.

Journal of Cardiac Surgery
|November 11, 2015
PubMed

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Paraplegia is a rare complication following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This study reports a case and reviews literature on spinal cord ischemia after CABG.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a common cardiac procedure.
  • Paraplegia is an exceptionally rare but devastating complication post-CABG.
  • The mechanisms leading to spinal cord ischemia after CABG are not well understood.

Observation:

  • This report details a patient who developed paraplegia subsequent to undergoing CABG.
  • The case presentation is accompanied by a comprehensive review of existing literature.

Findings:

  • Spinal cord ischemia is a potential risk factor for paraplegia after CABG.
  • Literature review highlights the rarity and poor understanding of underlying mechanisms.
  • Analysis of the presented case and existing data aims to elucidate contributing factors.

Implications:

  • Understanding the mechanisms of spinal cord ischemia post-CABG is crucial for prevention.
  • Improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies may reduce the incidence of paraplegia.
  • This research contributes to the knowledge base for managing rare neurological complications after cardiac surgery.

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