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Wernicke Encephalopathy Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy—a Call to Evaluate Thiamine Deficiencies After Restrictive Bariatric Procedures

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    Marco Milone, N. Velotti & M. Musella

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Milone, M., Velotti, N. & Musella, M. Wernicke Encephalopathy Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy—a Call to Evaluate Thiamine Deficiencies After Restrictive Bariatric Procedures. OBES SURG 28, 852–853 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-017-3083-x

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