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[Seizures following Billroth II gastrectomy]
1Abteilung Innere Medizin I, Medizinische Klinik, Albert-Ludwigs Universität Freiburg. harder@medizin.ukl.uni-freiburg.de
Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|March 12, 2005
Summary
Late dumping syndrome, a complication of gastrectomy, can cause seizures due to severe hypoglycemia. Dietary changes can effectively manage this condition years after surgery.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Neurology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Dumping syndrome is a known complication following gastric surgery.
- Late dumping syndrome can manifest years after the initial procedure.
Observation:
- A 64-year-old male presented with seizures and severe hypoglycemia (31 mg/dl).
- Past medical history included a Billroth II partial gastrectomy over ten years prior.
- Neurological and cranial CT examinations were normal.
Findings:
- A three-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) confirmed late hypoglycemia, diagnosing late dumping syndrome.
- Dietary modifications were implemented to manage the condition.
Implications:
- Hypoglycemia, potentially presenting as seizures, can be the sole indicator of late dumping syndrome.
- Clinicians should consider late dumping syndrome in patients with a history of gastric surgery presenting with hypoglycemia.