Abstract |
The Authors present two cases of Wernicke-Korsakoff Disease following gastric surgery. This clinical occurrence hasn't been previously described in Literature. The pathogenetical role of nutritional factors deficiency is discussed.
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Authors | S La Pia, D L Agata Spitaleri, S Vitolo, S Galdiero, R Valiani |
Journal | Rivista di neurologia
(Riv Neurol)
1988 May-Jun
Vol. 58
Issue 3
Pg. 121-3
ISSN: 0035-6344 [Print] Italy |
Vernacular Title | Sindrome di Wernicke-Korsakoff post gastrectomia: studio clinico di due casi. |
PMID | 3175461
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Alcohol Amnestic Disorder
(etiology)
- Humans
- Malabsorption Syndromes
(etiology)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Peptic Ulcer
(surgery)
- Postgastrectomy Syndromes
(etiology)
- Protein Deficiency
(etiology)
- Thiamine Deficiency
(etiology)
- Time Factors
- Wernicke Encephalopathy
(etiology)
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