Wernicke’s encephalopathy due to non-alcoholic gastrointestinal tract disease
Noropsikiyatri Arsivi, vol.55, no.4, pp.307-314, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 55 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2018
- Doi Number: 10.29399/npa.23010
- Journal Name: Noropsikiyatri Arsivi
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.307-314
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Introduction: Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE) is an underdiagnosed neuropsychiatric disorder especially in non-alcoholic groups that causes morbidity-mortality if diagnosis is delayed. Korsakoff syndrome is a chronic consequence of this condition characterized by persistent memory impairment. In this study we present a series of non-alcoholic patients with WE. The purpose of this study was to analyze the predisposing factors in non-alcoholic patients with WE and emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment with thiamine supplementation.