A Case of Wernicke Encephalopathy Developing After Ileal Bypass Surgery

This report describes a case of Wernicke encephalopathy developing in a patient with brid ileus and receiving total parenteral nutrition after partial ileal bypass surgery. The patient's clinical and cranial magnetic resonance findings were compatible with Wernicke encephalopathy. Although these are not widespread, typical ocular findings for Wernicke encephalopathy were present. Dramatic improvements were observed in clinical, ocular, and cranial magnetic resonance findings after treatment.
Source: Pediatric Emergency Care - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Illustrative Cases Source Type: research