title: Guillain-Barré syndrome and postbariatric surgery polyneuropathies.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Postbariatric surgery poly-neuropathies (BSP) are infrequent events. However, with the number of gastric bypasses performed each year increasing, the incidence of BSP is expected to increase as well. The long-term sequelae of BSP worsen with delays in diagnoses. Therefore, early evaluation, recognition, and treatment are important in minimizing morbidity and mortality.
  
  
  METHODS
  We present the case report of a patient who developed a poly-neuropathy after a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The patient's symptoms were ultimately determined to result from Guillain-Barré syndrome. Symptoms resolved with proper treatment.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Characteristic differences exist between the various surgery poly-neuropathies. With proper evaluation, this determination will aid in prompt and appropriate treatment and will prevent morbidity and mortality.
authors: Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.
authors: Kanayochukwu J
authors: KJ
authors: Aluka
authors: Patricia L
authors: PL
authors: Turner
authors: Terrence M
authors: TM
authors: Fullum
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D015390:Gastric Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020275:Guillain-Barre Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D009431:Neural Conduction; D010956:Plasmapheresis