title: The detection of post-gastrectomy deficiency syndromes in general practice.
abstract: Post-gastrectomy deficiency syndromes were investigated in a rural practice. The main finding was a high prevalence of iron deficiency both with and without anaemia. Regular checks on iron level in the follow-up of these patients is suggested.
mesh_terms: D003677:Deficiency Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000090463:Iron Deficiencies; D008297:Male; D011178:Postgastrectomy Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis*