title: Emergent exploratory laparotomy for a patient with recent Guillain-Barré recurrence: a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Plaugher
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011129:Polyradiculoneuropathy / Q000150:complications*; D012008:Recurrence; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*