Abstract |
We report three cases of dry beriberi in adolescents who underwent gastric bypass surgery for clinically severe obesity. The key to successful treatment of this problem lies in prompt recognition and thiamine supplementation.
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Authors | Alexander Towbin, Thomas H Inge, Victor F Garcia, Helmut R Roehrig, Ronald H Clements, Carroll M Harmon, Stephen R Daniels |
Journal | The Journal of pediatrics
(J Pediatr)
Vol. 145
Issue 2
Pg. 263-7
(Aug 2004)
ISSN: 0022-3476 [Print] United States |
PMID | 15289782
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Beriberi
(etiology)
- Female
- Gastroplasty
(adverse effects)
- Humans
- Obesity, Morbid
(surgery)
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