Peroneal neuropathy following successful bariatric surgery. Case report and review of the literature.
case_report · Level V
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Gastric Bypass
- Laparoscopy
- Nerve Compression Syndromes
- Peroneal Neuropathies
- Postoperative Complications