Document Type
Report
Department
Surgery
Abstract
Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune inflammatory polyneuropathy with established acute phase morbidity and mortality. Despite the positive outcome in majority of cases, there is hesitance in subjecting these patients to major surgical interventions under general anaesthesia. This case documents the successful undertaking of major coronary artery grafting under cardiopulmonary bypass and general anaesthesia, in a GBS patient. A review of the pathology is presented and the controversy addressed.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
Recommended Citation
Ashraf, O.,
Sharif, H.
(2006). Coronary artery bypass surgery in Guillain Barre syndrome. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, 56(2), 88-89.
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