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Guillaine Barre Syndrome after OPCAB Surgery
Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences, Kozhikode, India
Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences, Kozhikode, India
- 1 Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences, Kozhikode, India
- 2 Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences, Kozhikode, India
Surgical Science·Volume 05 (2014)·Pages 540–541·Published 10 December 2014·DOI10.4236/ss.2014.512082
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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.
KeywordsGBSOPCABImmunoglobulin
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