Thiamine deficiency secondary to intestinal surgery leading to shoshin beriberi and Wernicke encephalopathy: a case report
In individuals at high risk of thiamine deficiency, such as those with prolonged fasting, gastrointestinal disorders, or chronic malnutrition, early identification and timely intervention are crucial for improving prognosis and reducing mortality. Early recognition and treatment are critical to reducing mortality associated with this condition.
Authors
- Zheng Deng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2203-6384)
- Peiyu Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4226-9369)
- Weiguo Yang
- Junyu Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3501-8302)
Institutions
- Shenzhen Children's Hospital (CN)
- University of South China (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-05-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2025.1576805
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.78