Wernicke Encephalopathy Questions & Answers

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18. Attard O, Dietemann JL, Diemunsch P, Pottecher T, Meyer A, Calon BL. Wernicke encephalopathy: a complication of parenteral nutrition diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging. Anesthesiology. 2006 Oct. 105(4):847-8. [QxMD MEDLINE Link].

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