Reversible tetraplegia after percutaneous nephrostolithotomy and septic shock: a case of critical illness polyneuropathy and myopathy with acute onset and complete recovery

Reversible tetraplegia after percutaneous nephrostolithotomy and septic shock: a case of critical illness polyneuropathy and myopathy with acute onset and complete recovery

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Critical illness polyneuropathy (CIP) and critical illness myopathy (CIM) are complications causing weakness of respiratory and limb muscles in critically ill patients. As an important differential diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrom...

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Main Authors: Li Hai, Wu Li-Min, Kong Xiang-Bo, Hou Yi, Zhao Rui, Li Hong-Yan, Zhang Hong-Liang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Critical illness polyneuropathy
Critical illness myopathy
Percutaneous nephrostolithotomy
Sepsis
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/14/36

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