Emergent exploratory laparotomy for a patient with recent Guillain-Barré recurrence: a case report.
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A case study is presented of a 20-year-old male with a recent exacerbation of Guillain-Barré syndrome who had an emergent exploratory laparotomy under general endotracheal anesthesia. His preoperative history and physical examination indicated complicating factors, including blunt abdominal trauma, ethanol ingestion, and a full stomach. The management of patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome and their special needs are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- AANA journal
دوره 62 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1994