Neuropsychiatric manifestations after gastric bypass progressing to status epilepticus resolving with pyridoxine: a case report and literature review
This case illustrates an extremely rare but preventable clinical syndrome of vitamin B6 deficiency and re-emphasizes the role of nutritional supplementation after gastrectomy. Prompt recognition and treatment of this condition are essential, highlighting the critical role of comprehensive nutritional care and postoperative management of gastrectomy patients.
Authors
- Anil Chimakurthy
- Mc Anto Antony
- Mrudula Thiriveedi
- Siddharth M. Patel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4637-4361)
- Sujatha Baddam
- Taylor F Faust
- Prutha Pathak
Institutions
- Huntsville Hospital (US)
- Medical University of South Carolina (US)
- Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (US)
- Decatur Memorial Hospital (US)
- University of South Alabama Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-05-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000003406
- Primary Topic
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00