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Nutrición Hospitalaria
versión On-line ISSN 1699-5198versión impresa ISSN 0212-1611
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RAMOS-LEVI, Ana M. et al. Peroneal palsy after bariatric surgery: is nerve decompresion always necessary?. Nutr. Hosp. [online]. 2013, vol.28, n.4, pp.1330-1332. ISSN 1699-5198. https://dx.doi.org/10.3305/nh.2013.28.4.6495.
We present two patients who underwent successful bariatric surgery and developed peroneal nerve palsy six months after the procedure. This is an unusual complication which determines a significant functional limitation, mainly because of foot drop, and its presence may be a hallmark of excessive and rapid weight loss. We discuss possible pathogenic mechanisms and therapeutic options, and we emphasize the important role of an adequate nutritional management, in order to avoid the need for a surgical nerve decompression.
Palabras clave : Peroneal neuropathy; Bariatric surgery; Neurological complications; Foot drop.