Status epilepticus after gastric bypass surgery

Epileptic Disord. 2022 Aug 1;24(4):719-722. doi: 10.1684/epd.2022.1437.

Abstract

Bariatric procedures are increasingly performed world-wide. They potentially have severe consequences for the nervous system. We report the case of a 39-year-old female who presented with status epilepticus after gastric bypass surgery. A diagnosis of multiple nutrient and vitamin deficiencies was made and she received vitamin supplementation with a good clinical response.

Keywords: status epilepticus; bariatric surgery; vitamin deficiency; pyridoxine; thiamine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Avitaminosis*
  • Female
  • Gastric Bypass* / adverse effects
  • Gastric Bypass* / methods
  • Humans
  • Obesity, Morbid* / surgery
  • Status Epilepticus* / etiology