[Copper deficiency and peripheral neuropathy as an outcome of gastrectomy]. / Déficit en cuivre et neuropathie périphérique compliquant une gastrectomie.
Rev Med Interne
; 34(4): 234-6, 2013 Apr.
Article
in Fr
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23380507
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Bariatric surgery may be indicated in patients with morbid obesity. Peripheral and central neurological complications can occur after bariatric surgery. OBSERVATION We report a 47-year-old woman who presented with a tetraparesis related to copper deficiency after sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity.CONCLUSION:
Neurological complications related to copper deficiency can occur after bariatric surgery.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Paresis
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Micronutrients
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Copper
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Gastrectomy
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
Fr
Journal:
Rev Med Interne
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article