Guillaine Barre Syndrome after OPCAB Surgery ()
Abstract
We report a successful
treatment of the first reported case of Guillaine-Barre Syndrome (GBS) detected
post Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (OPCAB). A 70-year-old man
underwent OPCAB surgery for Triple Vessel Disease. In the post-operative period
he developed respiratory distress with unexplained weakness in the limbs. CSF
study confirmed Guillaine-Barre Syndrome. He was administered immunoglobulin
therapy. The patient fully recovered and was discharged in good health.
Share and Cite:
Vettath, M. and Kannan, A. (2014) Guillaine Barre Syndrome after OPCAB Surgery.
Surgical Science,
5, 540-541. doi:
10.4236/ss.2014.512082.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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