Critical-illness polyneuropathy complicating cardiac operation

Alhan H. C., Çakalaǧaoǧlu C., HANCI M. M., Toraman F., Idiz M., Kayacioǧlu I., ...Daha Fazla

Annals of Thoracic Surgery, cilt.61, sa.4, ss.1237-1239, 1996 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 61 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 1996
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/0003-4975(95)01072-6
  • Dergi Adı: Annals of Thoracic Surgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1237-1239
  • Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Critical-illness polyneuropathy is a complication of septic syndrome. However, this complication has been largely unrecognized in cardiac surgery units. Difficulty in weaning from the ventilator is an important early manifestation. Electromyography should be routinely performed to establish the diagnosis. Here we report a case of polyneuropathy complicating surgical repair of acute aortic dissection.