Wernicke encephalopathy after long period of TPN:A clinical analysis
- VernacularTitle:长期全胃肠外营养并发Wernicke脑病的临床分析
- Author:
Gaoping QIN
;
Xiaoqiang WANG
;
Jian QIU
;
Yong SONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Wernicke encephalopathy;
TPN;
Vitamin B1
- From:
Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition
2004;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
objective:To investigate the cause,pathogenesis,diagnosis and treatment of Wernicke encephalopathy(WE) after total parenteral nutrition(TPN). Methods:A retro spective study was conducted on 20 cases of clinical data about WE after long period of TPN. Results:WE usually occurred in the 2th～3th week of TPN support.18 cases of WE were treated with vitamin B_(1) in time,their symptoms disappeared and survived.2 patients died with misdiagnosis. Conclusion:Vitamin B_(1) is the key point to prevent and treat WE after long period of TPN.
