Peroneal neuropathy following successful bariatric surgery. Case report and review of the literature |
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Authors: | Elias W Jeffrey Pouratian Nader Oskouian Rod J Schirmer Bruce Burns Ted |
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Affiliation: | Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, USA. wje4r@virginia.edu |
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Abstract: | Peroneal neuropathy has been observed in starvation, anorexia, and other situations of extreme weight loss. The authors report a case in which sequential bilateral peroneal neuropathies developed after successful bariatric surgery resulting in a weight loss of 114 lbs over 12 months. The diagnosis was confirmed using nerve conduction studies and electromyography. Clinical improvement occurred with decompressive surgery at the level of the knee. |
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