Rapid onset of Wernicke's syndrome after gastric balloon positioning

Eur J Clin Nutr. 2012 Aug;66(8):971. doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2012.59. Epub 2012 Jun 6.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Body Mass Index
  • Female
  • Folic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Gastric Balloon / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Micronutrients / deficiency
  • Risk Factors
  • Thiamine / administration & dosage
  • Vitamin B 12 / administration & dosage
  • Wernicke Encephalopathy / etiology
  • Wernicke Encephalopathy / physiopathology*

Substances

  • Micronutrients
  • Folic Acid
  • Vitamin B 12
  • Thiamine