Wernicke’s encephalopathy three weeks after sleeve gastrectomy

Abstract Following bariatric surgeries for management of morbid obesity, less nutrients are absorbed, giving rise to complications due to vitamin deficiencies with frequently dramatic consequences. Neurologic complications resulting from folate, vitamin B12, and thiamine deficiencies have been estim...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Surgery for obesity and related diseases 2014-09, Vol.10 (5), p.992-994
Hauptverfasser:	Saab, Rawan, M.D, El Khoury, Mansour, M.D, Farhat, Said, M.D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Bariatric Surgery - adverse effects Female Gastrectomy - adverse effects Gastroenterology and Hepatology Humans Neurologic Examination Obesity, Morbid - surgery Surgery Thiamine - therapeutic use Thiamine Deficiency - etiology Vitamin B Complex - therapeutic use Wernicke Encephalopathy - etiology
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