Wet beri-beri in an alcoholic after gastrectomy

Björnsson, O.G.; Jónsson, A.

British Journal of Clinical Practice 33(4): 119-121

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0007-0947
PMID: 475957
Document Number: 146606
An alcoholic 50 years old who had had Billroth II gastrectomy for duodenal ulcer 8 years previously had wet berberi. He recovered after treatment with a diet rich in protein, pancreatic extract, folic acid, Fe and ascorbic acid by mouth and injections of B vitamins including thiamin.

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