A Case of Iatrogenic Wernicke Encephalopathy Following Prolonged Total Parenteral Nutrition

A Case of Iatrogenic Wernicke Encephalopathy Following Prolonged Total Parenteral Nutrition

Thiamine is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a role in the metabolism of glucose. Thiamine deficiency affects cardiovascular and nervous systems. Wernicke encephalopathy is characterized by oculomotor abnormalities, ataxia and cognitive deterioration caused by thiamine deficiency. It is most commo...

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Main Authors: Mustafa Çetiner, Sibel Canbaz Kabay, Özgül Ocak, Selahattin Ayas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mustafa Kemal University 2018-09-01
Series:Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Tıp Dergisi
Subjects:
Wernicke ensefalopatisi
total paranteral nutrisyon
tiamin eksikliği
Wernicke encephalopathy
total parenteral nutrition
thiamine deficiency
Online Access:http://dergipark.gov.tr/mkutfd/issue/41775/410206?publisher=mku

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