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GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF PABRINEX. 1. Background. Wernicke’s encepalophalopathy has been shown to occur in 12.5% of alcohol misusers. It may develop rapidly or over a number of days. Inappropriately managed it is the primary or a contributory cause of death in 17% of patients and results in permanent brain damage in 85% of survivors. ................
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