1.Guillain-Barre Syndrome after Appendectomy: A case report
Von Edward S. Salcedo ; Marissa Ong
Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine 2021;59(4):323-326
Background:
Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is an acute monophasic paralyzing illness that typically occurs after
gastroenteritis and respiratory tract infection. Antecedent surgical procedures are less recognized trigger of GBS.
Objectives:
This paper aims to report a case of demyelinating variety of GBS that developed after appendectomy.
Methods:
This is a case of a 39-year-old Filipino male who was admitted due to acute appendicitis. He developed lower
extremity weakness 4 days after appendectomy. His motor deficit initially presented distally from lower extremities, which advanced to the trunk, upper extremities, and muscles of speech and deglutition. Paresthesia of the fingers and toes and distal areflexia on both lower extremities were also elicited.
Results:
Diagnosis was done clinically. Nerve conduction study showed demyelinating variant, uncommon for a post traumatic GBS. Supportive care was rendered which resulted in complete recovery.
Conclusion
Surgery is a known but less identified cause of GBS. Although rare, we should consider GBS in patients
presenting with ascending or progressive weakness after recent surgery because its early identification renders immediate and appropriate treatment.
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2.A case of Guillain-Barre syndrome in pregnancy.
Cheol Seong BAE ; Jae Yul LEE ; Byung Seog KIM ; Yoon Kee PARK ; Sung Ho LEE
Korean Journal of Perinatology 1992;3(2):93-98
No abstract available.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome*
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Pregnancy*
3.Hypothyroidism Mimicking Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Su Jin CHUNG ; Hyung Soo LEE ; Ha Young SHIN ; Seung Min KIM
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2015;33(1):51-53
No abstract available.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome*
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Hypothyroidism*
4.Therapeutic effects of plasmapheresis in Guillian-Barre syndrome.
Sung Jin CHANG ; Sun Hee JUNG ; Eun Sook SUH ; Chin Moo KANG
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society 1991;34(1):66-73
No abstract available.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
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Plasmapheresis*
5.Guillain-Barre syndrome after lumbar epidural block.
Myo Seop YUN ; Yong Hyun CHO ; Dong Hyun LEE ; Hyung Woo LIM
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 2012;62(2):192-193
No abstract available.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
6.Guillain-Barre Syndrome Presenting With Bilateral Ptosis.
Seok Ho LEE ; Seong Ho KOH ; Kyu Yong LEE ; Young Joo LEE
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2008;26(2):165-167
No abstract available.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
7.A Case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome with Early Relapse.
Byung Kuk NAM ; Hyo Kyung KIM ; Kwang Kuk KIM
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2003;21(1):118-119
No abstract available.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome*
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Recurrence*
8.Guillain-Barre Syndrome With Treatment-Related Fluctuations.
Jin Hong ROH ; Seungnam SON ; Wook Jin CHOI ; Young Soo KIM ; Soo Kyoung KIM ; Heeyoung KANG ; Nack Cheon CHOI ; Oh Young KWON ; Byeong Hoon LIM ; Ki Jong PARK
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2012;30(4):361-363
No abstract available.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
9.The effect of plasmapheresis in the management of Guillain-Barre syndrome.
In Sung LEE ; Chang Hun YUE ; Hee Sang KIM ; Kyong Hoi AHN
Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine 1993;17(1):36-41
No abstract available.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome*
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Plasmapheresis*
10.Recurrent Guillain-Barré Syndrome with Anti-GT1a and Anti-GQ1b Ganglioside Antibodies
Jihyeon HWANG ; Ye Ji KWON ; Jong Kuk KIM ; Nam Jun KIM ; Seol Hee BAEK
Journal of Clinical Neurology 2019;15(3):404-406
No abstract available.
Antibodies
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome