Management and Nursing Care of Monoparesis After Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery: A Case Report

Abstract

Paresis/paraplegia is a serious complication that develops after open repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) and has high morbidity/mortality rates. To deal with paresis/paraplegia Cerebro Spinal Fluid drainage is recommended. Various approaches exist in this regard, such as the “clamp and fix” technique, the use of distal perfusion via partial (left heart) or total cardiopulmonary bypass. These approaches can reduce the complications of paresis/paraplegia by preventing spinal cord ischemic injury. In this study, we aimed to present a monoparesis management case diagnosed after TAAAA surgery.

Keywords

• cardiac surgery
• monoparesis
• paresis/paraplegia
• spinal cord injury
• thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair