BACKGROUND: Nutritional deficiencies are a recognized complication of bariatric surgery.
Thiamine deficiency has been reported as a possible consequence of both restrictive and …

Emerging evidence suggests that thiamine deficiency (TD), the cause of Wernicke's
encephalopathy, produces alterations in brain function and structural damage that closely …

Background: A variety of neurologic complications have been reported after weight loss
surgery. Recently, a new term was introduced to describe cases of postoperative …

Optimal functioning of the central and peripheral nervous system is dependent on a constant
supply of appropriate nutrients. Estimates provided by the United Nations Food and …

Weight is a national obsession. In 1999, Americans spent more than $300 million on
prescription medications for obesity, 1 and 2.5% of the adult population re-ported using such …

B1 deficiency is a very prevalent complication of bariatric surgery. This study reviews
prevalence and symptoms of B1 vitamin deficiency after bariatric surgery. PubMed, Scopus …

Weight loss surgery (WLS) has had a tumultuous history. The initial operations performed 5
decades ago had questionable weight loss, carried unacceptably high risks, and had …

Bariatric surgery can carry significant risk of nutritional complications. Compliance with
dietary recommendations should be monitored and encouraged, with annual screening for …

The type and severity of metabolic complications resulting from bariatric surgery vary widely
and depend on the particular operation performed. All long-term metabolic complications …

Postoperative complications and nutritional deficits resulting from bariatric surgery can lead
to severe vitamin-deficiency states, such as Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE). Patients with …