A patient who has undergone paial gastrectomy presents with neurological symptoms. Most probable diagnosis: (A) Folic acid deficiency, (B) Thiamine deficiency, (C) Vitamin B 12 deficiency, (D) Iron deficiency
Answer is C. In case of patients undergoing paial gastrectomy, postoperatively supplemented with vitamin B12 to avoid associated deficiency manifestations due to loss of gastric mucosa. Ref: SRB&;s manual of surgery,3 rd ed, pg no 757