Early-onset copper deficiency following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Nutr Clin Pract. 2011 Feb;26(1):66-9. doi: 10.1177/0884533610392921.

Abstract

Weight loss surgery can provide many health benefits to those suffering from morbid obesity. The surgery, however, is not without potential complications. This clinical observation describes a patient who experienced gait disturbances, lower extremity weakness, and neuropathy which led to a diagnosis of copper deficiency less than 2 years following a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Neurological symptoms were improved within 2 months of copper supplementation. The need to monitor patients for less common micronutrient deficiencies such as copper following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is reinforced by this case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Copper / deficiency*
  • Copper / therapeutic use
  • Deficiency Diseases / etiology*
  • Deficiency Diseases / therapy
  • Enteral Nutrition
  • Gastric Bypass*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy*

Substances

  • Copper