title: [Gayet-Wernicke encephalopathy].
abstract: We have reviewed the aetiology, symptomatology, biology and clinical course of 61 cases of the Gayet-Wernicke encephalopathy. Our results do not differ fundamentally from those of Victor et al. (1971). Nevertheless, our study shows fewer oculomotor palsies in the acute stages, lower mortality and a lower incidence of residual anmesic syndromes. These results demonstrate the importance of early diagnosis and of starting the specific therapy in the initial stage of reversible biochemical lesions.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014899:Wernicke Encephalopathy / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: Encéphalopathie de Gayet-Wernicke.