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[Post-gastrectomy Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome: clinical study of 2 cases].

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.
AuthorsS La Pia, D L Agata Spitaleri, S Vitolo, S Galdiero, R Valiani
JournalRivista di neurologia (Riv Neurol) 1988 May-Jun Vol. 58 Issue 3 Pg. 121-3 ISSN: 0035-6344 [Print] Italy
Vernacular TitleSindrome di Wernicke-Korsakoff post gastrectomia: studio clinico di due casi.
PMID3175461 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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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