articleEuropean Journal of NeurologyJul 20, 2010Closed access

EFNS guidelines for diagnosis, therapy and prevention of Wernicke encephalopathy

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Abstract

Background

Although Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is a preventable and treatable disease it still often remains undiagnosed during life.

Objectives

To create practical guidelines for diagnosis, management and prevention of the disease.

Citation impact

667
total citations
FWCI
12.80
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100%
References
83
Citations per year

Authors

6

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Thiamine
  • Wernicke Encephalopathy
  • Wernicke's encephalopathy
  • Pediatrics
  • Encephalopathy
  • Disease
  • Cochrane Library
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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