Dermatitis and optic neuropathy due to zinc deficiency after malabsortive bariatric surgery

We present a patient who underwent successful classic duodenal switch and developed a marked dermatitis with a significant functional limitation. This is an unusual complication, despite the relatively moderate prevalence of nutrient deficiency after this type of bariatric surgery. We discuss possib...

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Main Authors: Ana M. Ramos-Leví, Andrés Sánchez-Pemaute, Miguel A. Rubio Herrera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arán Ediciones, S. L. 2013-08-01
Series:Nutrición Hospitalaria
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Online Access:http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0212-16112013000400054&lng=en&tlng=en