Iron Deficiency and Anemia 10 Years After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Severe Obesity

Iron Deficiency and Anemia 10 Years After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Severe Obesity

Iron deficiency with or without anemia is a well-known long-term complication after Roux-en-Y, gastric bypass (RYGB) as the procedure alters the gastrointestinal absorption of iron. Iron is essential for hemoglobin synthesis and a number of cellular processes in muscles, neurons, and other organs. F...

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Main Authors: Jorunn Sandvik, Kirsti Kverndokk Bjerkan, Hallvard Græslie, Dag Arne Lihaug Hoff, Gjermund Johnsen, Christian Klöckner, Ronald Mårvik, Siren Nymo, Åsne Ask Hyldmo, Bård Eirik Kulseng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
iron deficiency
RYGB bypass
bariatric surgery
iron deficiency and anemia after RYGB
long-term RYGB
fatigue
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.679066/full

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