Peripheral polyneuropathy from thiamine deficiency following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

Abstract

The neurologic form of beriberi has been described in multiple case reports following bariatric surgery for morbid obesity. Thiamine deficiency occurs due to marked emesis and/or altered absorption secondary to the reconfiguration of the gastrointestinal tract to achieve the malabsorption needed to achieve weight loss. This case report illustrates the typical presentation of a patient after gastric bypass, and highlights the symptoms that bariatric surgeons must detect and reviews the treatment.

• Authors: John D Angstadt, Richard A Bodziner
• Journal: Obesity surgery (Obes Surg) 2005 Jun-Jul Vol. 15 Issue 6 Pg. 890-2 ISSN: 0960-8923 [Print] United States
• PMID: 15978166 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Female
• Gastric Bypass (adverse effects)
• Humans
• Polyneuropathies (etiology)
• Thiamine Deficiency (complications, etiology)
• Vomiting (complications)