Parkinsonism as a Complication of Bariatric Surgery.
BACKGROUND
The association between Parkinsonism and BS has already been reported in only three patients worldwide.


METHODS
We report a 39-years old Kuwaiti female who presented with parkinsonian features and mononeuropathy (carpal tunnel syndrome) 3 years after a vertical sleeve gastrectomy operation.


CONCLUSIONS
We conclude that with the increasing popularity of bariatric surgery, clinicians will need to recognize and manage neurologic complications that may appear soon after or years to decades later. Thorough evaluation is essential for any patient who has undergone bariatric surgery and develops neurologic symptoms.
Neurolgy, Ibn Sina Hospital, Kuwait; Beni-suef University, Egypt.
Walaa A
WA
Kamel
Neurolgy, Ibn Sina Hospital, Kuwait; Kuwait University, Kuwait.
Jasem Y Al
JY
Hashel
Neurolgy, Ibn Sina Hospital, Kuwait; National Research Centre, Children with Special Needs, Egypt.
Ayman
A
Kilany
Nuclear Medicine, Ibn Sina Hospital, Kuwait.
Samira
S
Altailji
Kuwait; bariatric surgery; complication; parkinsonism; vitamin deficiency