| Title |
Wernicke's disease complicating surgical therapy for morbid obesity. |
| Creator |
Rothrock, J.F.; Smith, M.S. |
| Abstract |
A case of Wernicke's disease complicating surgical therapy for morbid obesity is presented. Features emphasized include the occurrence of the condition in a nonalcoholic patient and the persistence of neurological signs and symptoms despite prompt therapy. Prophylactic treatment in situations of potential thiamine depletion is essential if iatrogenic Wernicke's disease is to be avoided. |
| Subject |
Adult; Diet, Reducing; Female; Gastrectomy; Humans; Nystagmus, Pathologic; Obesity; Postoperative Complications; Thiamine Deficiency; Wernicke Encephalopathy |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Publication Type |
Journal Article |
| Collection |
Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library: Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology Archives: https://novel.utah.edu/jno/ |
| Publisher |
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins |
| Holding Institution |
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah |
| Rights Management |
© North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society |
| Setname |
ehsl_novel_jno |
| ID |
226963 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6089bcr/226963 |
