Case Report

Spontaneous vaginal delivery after a pregnancy complicated with Guillain-Barré syndrome

Volume: 2 Number: 2 May 1, 2018
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Spontaneous vaginal delivery after a pregnancy complicated with Guillain-Barré syndrome

Abstract

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rarely encountered, acute autoimmune polyradiculoneuropathy which is usually severe and fulminant. Although it is considered not to have an impact on the prognosis of pregnancy, there is no consensus on its management particularly in pregnant women with advanced motor dysfunctions. Different obstetrical approaches have been suggested. Herein, we discussed a case, which has been diagnosed with GBS in the 3rd trimester in our clinic and gave birth to a healthy infant via spontaneous vaginal delivery without any intrapartum or postpartum maternal complication. Patient presentation, diagnosis, treatment and outcome as well of review of the literature will be discussed.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Surgery

Journal Section

Case Report

Authors

Rabia Başer Açıkgöz *
Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum
Türkiye

Publication Date

May 1, 2018

Submission Date

January 18, 2018

Acceptance Date

February 23, 2018

Published in Issue

Year 2018 Volume: 2 Number: 2

APA
Başer Açıkgöz, R. (2018). Spontaneous vaginal delivery after a pregnancy complicated with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 2(2), 143-144. https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.380945
AMA
1.Başer Açıkgöz R. Spontaneous vaginal delivery after a pregnancy complicated with Guillain-Barré syndrome. J Surg Med. 2018;2(2):143-144. doi:10.28982/josam.380945
Chicago
Başer Açıkgöz, Rabia. 2018. “Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery After a Pregnancy Complicated With Guillain-Barré Syndrome”. Journal of Surgery and Medicine 2 (2): 143-44. https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.380945.
EndNote
Başer Açıkgöz R (May 1, 2018) Spontaneous vaginal delivery after a pregnancy complicated with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Journal of Surgery and Medicine 2 2 143–144.
IEEE
[1]R. Başer Açıkgöz, “Spontaneous vaginal delivery after a pregnancy complicated with Guillain-Barré syndrome”, J Surg Med, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 143–144, May 2018, doi: 10.28982/josam.380945.
ISNAD
Başer Açıkgöz, Rabia. “Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery After a Pregnancy Complicated With Guillain-Barré Syndrome”. Journal of Surgery and Medicine 2/2 (May 1, 2018): 143-144. https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.380945.
JAMA
1.Başer Açıkgöz R. Spontaneous vaginal delivery after a pregnancy complicated with Guillain-Barré syndrome. J Surg Med. 2018;2:143–144.
MLA
Başer Açıkgöz, Rabia. “Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery After a Pregnancy Complicated With Guillain-Barré Syndrome”. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, vol. 2, no. 2, May 2018, pp. 143-4, doi:10.28982/josam.380945.
Vancouver
1.Rabia Başer Açıkgöz. Spontaneous vaginal delivery after a pregnancy complicated with Guillain-Barré syndrome. J Surg Med. 2018 May 1;2(2):143-4. doi:10.28982/josam.380945

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