Severe vitamin A deficiency after malabsortive bariatric surgery

Abstract

Vitamin A deficiency may occur after malabsorptive bariatric surgery. However, it rarely entails important functionally limiting symptoms. We present the case of a woman who underwent bariatric surgery and developed ocular dryness, xeroderma and hearing loss due to severe vitamin A deficiency. We illustrate an outstanding and exceptional case of the consequences of an excessive and uncontrolled malabsorption.

Keywords

• Cirugía bariátrica
• Cirugía malabsortiva
• Deficit vitamina A
• Cruce duodenal