Key result
Subarachnoid block triggers reversible Guillain-Barre syndrome presenting as acute paraplegia.
Why the study?
Neurologic injuries secondary to central neuraxial block are extremely rare and can present a diagnostic challenge due to multiple possible etiologies.
Population
1 elderly female with fracture neck of femur and dorso lumbar kyphoscoliosis
Comparison
Not applicable (case report)
Design
Case report
Follow-up
2 months
Authors
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Consider coincidental GBS in acute paraplegia after subarachnoid block; single case leaves causal link open.
Case Report (n=1)
This case highlights the diagnostic dilemma of acute flaccid paralysis following subarachnoid block, emphasizing the need to consider coincidental Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Samra et al. (2015) conducted a case report in Flaccid paralysis following subarachnoid block (n=1). Subarachnoid block was evaluated on Development of flaccid paralysis. An 85-year-old female developed acute onset paraplegia due to Guillain-Barre syndrome following a subarachnoid block, which completely resolved in 2 months.
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