Methylmalonic Acid and Homocysteine as Indicators of Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Patients with Gastric Cancer after Gastrectomy
Vitamin B12 deficiency is a common complication in patients after gastrectomy. Elevated methylmalonic acid (MMA) and homocysteine are better indications of vitamin B12 deficiency than vitamin B12 serum level. We compared MMA and homocysteine levels of patients with gastric cancer after gastrectomy (...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-02-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/2/450 |