Guillain-Barre syndrome after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is an acute polyradiculoneuropathy, often preceded by infection. Rarely, it a surgical procedure. Most of the postsurgical GBS cases are reported with neurosurgical, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, and cardiac procedures. rarely after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). To date, only 12 have been in literature. Our case 13th number first from Pakistan. Case presentation We report 54-year-old man presented flaccid quadriparesis areflexia CABG He was subsequently diagnosed inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP) variant underwent five sessions plasmapheresis. His weakness improved could ambulate unassisted on follow-up visits. Conclusion potentially treatable condition if timely managed. It should be considered every patient presenting acute-onset surgery.