A Case of Wernicke’s Encephalopathy Induced by Pyloric Stenosis

Wernicke’s encephalopathy is a neurological syndrome that develops due to thiamine deficiency. Although it has a significantly high mortality rate, it responds well to thiamine treatment, especially in its early stages. Because of its common association with alco- holism and the fact that its clin...

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Main Authors: Serkan Özben, Hüsniye Aylin Hakyemez, Hürtan Acar, Feriha Özer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2009-06-01
Series:Türk Nöroloji Dergisi
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Online Access:http://www.tjn.org.tr/jvi.aspx?pdir=tjn&plng=eng&un=TJN-86548