E-ISSN: 1019-5157 ISSN: 2651-5024
The Guillain-Barre Syndrome After Lumbar Disc Surgery: A Case Report
Page : 109-111

The Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is an acute demyelinating polyneuropathy characterized by progressive muscle weakness and areflexia. Although its pathogenesis remains unknown, it is thought to be an autoimmune disease. Guillain-Barre syndrome following anesthesia or surgery is rare. In this case report, the patient in whom GBS developed following lumbar disc surgery is presented.

Keywords : Disc herniation Guillain-Barre neurosurgery spine
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