Abstract |
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) and disordered eating behavior have been reported separately after bariatric surgery. We report a patient who following a bariatric operation developed WKS associated with a disturbed eating behavior without vomiting. This morbidly obese man developed an intense fear of gaining weight in the postoperative period and engaged in an extreme form of "food avoidance behavior". 2 months postoperatively after severe weight loss, he was hospitalized with disorientation and an amnesic syndrome. He was discharged 2 months later with stable weight and regular eating habits. Despite this, at the last follow-up visit 2 years postoperatively, he still had a residual partial amnesic syndrome. The surgical team must be aware of peculiar forms of pathological eating that may appear after bariatric surgery; the emergence of an eating avoidance disorder may be associated with the development of WKS.
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Authors | Julia N Fandiño, Alexander K Benchimol, Leila N Fandiño, Fernando L Barroso, Walmir F Coutinho, José C Appolinário |
Journal | Obesity surgery
(Obes Surg)
Vol. 15
Issue 8
Pg. 1207-10
(Sep 2005)
ISSN: 0960-8923 [Print] United States |
PMID | 16197798
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Feeding and Eating Disorders
(diagnosis, etiology, psychology)
- Gastric Bypass
(adverse effects, psychology)
- Humans
- Korsakoff Syndrome
(diagnosis, etiology)
- Male
- Obesity, Morbid
(psychology, surgery)
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