Wernicke’s encephalopathy after sleeve gastrectomy: Literature review

Highlights • Wernicke encephalopathy after sleeve gastrectomy is an uncommon complication. • Wernicke encephalopathy reaches 20% mortality rate when it is undertreated. • Treatment with thiamine vitamin must be started with a presumptive diagnosis.

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2016-01, Vol.20, p.92-95
Main Authors: Pardo-Aranda, Fernando, Perez-Romero, Noelia, Osorio, Javier, Rodriguez-Santiago, Joaquín, Muñoz, Emilio, Puértolas, Noelia, Veloso, Enrique
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bariatric surgery
Case Report
Pathologic nystagmus
Sleeve gastrectomy
Surgery
Thiamine mononitrate
Wernicke’s encephalopathy
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Summary:Highlights • Wernicke encephalopathy after sleeve gastrectomy is an uncommon complication. • Wernicke encephalopathy reaches 20% mortality rate when it is undertreated. • Treatment with thiamine vitamin must be started with a presumptive diagnosis.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.01.016