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| العنوان: |
The natural history of the Guillain-Barré syndrome in 18 children and 50 adults. |
| المؤلفون: |
Kleyweg, R P, van der Meché, F G, Loonen, M C, de Jonge, J, Knip, B |
| المصدر: |
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry; Jul1989, Vol. 52 Issue 7, p853-856, 4p, 4 Charts |
| مستخلص: |
Plasma exchange (PE) is indicated in adult patients with a severe Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). For children this has not been proven. If the disease runs a milder course in children, the problems experienced with PE might outweight the benefit. In order to evaluate the need for such a specific treatment in children, we compared the severity of the disease between 18 children and 50 adults; no significant differences were found. The mean duration of hospitalisation of all children was 84 days, four children needed artificial ventilation for a mean of 21.5 days and two children died. We conclude therefore that PE is indicated in children with a severe GBS. The final decision, however, depends also on the practical feasibility of the procedure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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