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[Recurrent Guillain-Barré syndrome after surgery].

Authors :
Olivier N
Laribi H
Pages M
Camu W
Juntas Morales R
Source :
Revue neurologique [Rev Neurol (Paris)] 2010 Jun-Jul; Vol. 166 (6-7), pp. 644-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Jan 12.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Introduction: Recurrent Guillain-Barré syndrome is a very rare entity. Few cases have been reported.<br />Case Report: We report two patients who have developed a recurrent Guillain-Barré syndrome where one or even two episodes occurred after the same type of surgery, a hip prosthesis replacement.<br />Discussion: Occurrence of Guillain-Barré syndrome after surgery has mainly been reported in relation to epidural anesthesia and less frequently general anesthesia. Although underlying pathogenic mechanisms remain unknown, a molecular mimicry phenomenon has been proposed.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
0035-3787
Volume :
166
Issue :
6-7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revue neurologique
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20070996
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neurol.2009.12.002