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Retraction of an intrathecal baclofen infusion catheter following suprapubic cystotomy: a case report. [PDF]

, 2009
Contains fulltext : 81671.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)INTRODUCTION: Intrathecal baclofen, administered via a Baclofen pump, is used for patients with spasticity.
Burg, M.J. van den, Kuppevelt, D.H. van, MJM van den Berg, Martens, F.M.J., Somford, D.M., FMJ Martens, JPFA Heesakkers, DM Somford, DHJM van Kuppevelt, Heesakkers, J.P.F.A.   +9 more
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Intrathecal Baclofen for the Treatment of Tetanus [PDF]

Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2004
Tetanus remains a serious problem in public health, particularly in developing countries, despite efficient prevention programs. A retrospective study was conducted at an infectious diseases intensive care unit during 1998-2003 involving patients admitted with grade III tetanus.
M Lurdes, Santos, António, Mota-Miranda, António, Alves-Pereira, Armanda, Gomes, José, Correia, Nelson, Marçal   +5 more
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Treatment failure of intrathecal baclofen and supra-additive effect of nabiximols in multiple sclerosis-related spasticity: a case report

Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders, 2013
Multiple sclerosis (MS)-related spasticity is associated with disability and impairment in quality of life. We report on a patient with secondary progressive MS and spastic tetraparesis (Expanded Disability Status Scale score 8.5).
Anke Stroet, Nadine Trampe, Andrew Chan
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Severe Case of Oral Baclofen Withdrawal Resulting in Mechanical Ventilation

Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports, 2022
Abrupt baclofen withdrawal may be life-threatening with varied neuropsychiatric manifestations. We present a case of baclofen withdrawal necessitating intubation.
Resha Khanal, Sharad Oli, Janet Chan Gomez, Sahar Tahir, Binita Bhandari, Saketram Komanduri   +5 more
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Intrathecal baclofen therapy in children

Neurosurgical Focus, 2006
✓ Since its introduction in the late 1980s, intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy has become the standard treatment for severe generalized spasticity and dystonia in children. Treatment with ITB decreases spasticity in the upper and lower extremities and has been associated with improved function and decreased musculoskeletal contractures.
A Leland, Albright, Susan S, Ferson
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Aseptic meningitis after intrathecal baclofen injection.

, 2006
International audienceStUDY DESIGN: Two case reports of aseptic meningitis after intrathecal baclofen injection. OBJECTIVES: To report an unusual complication of intrathecal baclofen injection during test injections.
Bussel, B., B Bussel, D Bensmail, L Bernard, Denys, P., A Peskine, P Denys, Peskine, Anne, Bensmail, D., Bernard, L.   +9 more
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Intrathecal Baclofen Pumps do not Accelerate Progression of Scoliosis in Quadriplegic Spastic Cerebral Plasy

Global Spine Journal, 2016
Introduction Intrathecal baclofen pumps are an effective treatment for spasticity in patients with cerebral palsy. Recently, concerns have been raised regarding the potential for intrathecal baclofen pumps to accelerate scoliosis progression and increase
Paul Rushton, Luigi Nasto, Ranjit Aujla, Michael Vloeberghs, Michael Grevitt   +4 more
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Aspergillus arachnoiditis post intrathecal baclofen pump insertion

, 2013
This report describes an unusual fungal infection of an intrathecal baclofen pump which, to our knowledge, has not been reported previously. We describe a 39-year-old man with severe lower limb spasticity due to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis ...
Butzkueven, H., Hogg, M., Eisen, D.P., Vivek, V., Kavar, B.   +4 more
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Successful In Situ Management of Intrathecal Baclofen Pump-Associated Staphylococcus Epidermidis Meningitis: A Case Report

Clinical and Translational Neuroscience
Objective: Our objective was to report the successful in situ management of Staphylococcus epidermidis meningitis following intrathecal baclofen pump implantation without removing the device. Design: This was a single case report with clinical follow-up.
Elisa Grana, Victoria Saulnier, Jocelyne Bloch, Stefano Carda   +3 more
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Severe, Protracted Spasm of Urinary Bladder and Autonomic Dysreflexia Caused by Changing the Suprapubic Catheter in a Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Patient: Treatment by a Bolus Dose and Increased Total Daily Dose of Intrathecal Baclofen

Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports, 2016
Background Intrathecal administration of baclofen by implanted pump reduces rigidity and muscle spasms. Its use specifically to control bladder spasms has not been reported.
Subramanian Vaidyanathan, Tun Oo, Bakul M. Soni, Peter L. Hughes, Gurpreet Singh   +4 more
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