ReviewObesity surgery2023
Wernicke Encephalopathy After Bariatric Surgery: a Literature Review.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- Wernicke encephalopathy in non-alcoholic patients following gastrointestinal procedures: a systematic review.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Increasing Hospitalizations for Wernicke Encephalopathy in Spain: A Nationwide Population-Based Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- When psychiatric symptoms are left unaddressed: Wernicke encephalopathy after sleeve gastrectomy.Dusunen adam : Bakirkoy Ruh ve Sinir Hastaliklari Hastanesi yayin organi · 2025Article
- Optimizing Nutritional Management Before and After Bariatric Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide for Sustained Weight Loss and Metabolic Health.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma and prevention of non-alcoholic Wernicke's disease: A case report and review of literature.World journal of clinical cases · 2024Article
- Wernicke Encephalopathy After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Presenting with Altered Mental Status-A Video Case Report.Obesity surgery · 2024Article
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Abstract
Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is an acute neurological disorder classically characterized by ataxia, ophthalmoplegia, and altered mental status. This is caused by thiamine deficiency and is usually seen in malnourished populations. However, with the advent and rise of bariatric surgery in the last 50 years, WE has become an increasingly recognized and potentially deadly complication. Here, we review the populations at risk, clinical presentation, and the incidence of WE in the bariatric surgery population from 1985 to 2023. While the predominant procedure shifts throughout the years, the overall incidence of WE per 100,000 cases for the following procedures are sleeve gastrectomy (1.06), gastric band (1.16), RYGB (4.29), and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (8.92). Thus, early intervention and post-operative supplementation is recommended to prevent WE.
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