1. Paraplegia Following Type A Aortic Dissection After Open Cardiac Surgery: An Uncommon Complication.
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BOZKURT, Burak, POÇAN, Yusuf Kağan, KARAAĞAÇ, Anıl, ERTÜRK, Ozan, and KAPLAN, Mehmet
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SURGICAL complications , *DISSECTION , *CARDIAC surgery , *AORTIC dissection , *CORONARY artery bypass , *PARAPLEGIA , *SPINAL cord diseases , *CEREBROVASCULAR disease - Abstract
Type A aortic dissection is an infrequent occurrence following open-cardiac surgery, and the development of paraplegia as a complication is even rarer. This case report presents a unique instance of Type A aortic dissection in a patient who experienced paraplegia subsequent to undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting and mitral valve replacement. The causes of paraplegia after aortic dissection are diverse, with cerebrovascular diseases and spinal cord ischemia being uncommon contributors. Despite its rarity, paraplegia in this context carries substantial mortality and morbidity risks. This case emphasizes the importance of considering such complications in the postoperative management of cardiac surgery patients, highlighting the need for vigilance and early intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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