title: Anaemia after partial gastrectomy: a neglected curable condition.
abstract: Anaemia is a well recognised complication of partial gastrectomy, the incidence increasing with the postoperative interval. Many surveys show a similar incidence of untreated anaemia, which implies that the need for regular follow-up is recognised but not put into practice. Much information is available on the aetiology of postgastrectomy anaemia, and a single course of therapy is known to be effective. Since the difficulty semms to lie in early detection, prophylaxis may be a solution. Our study of a group of patients treated by gastrectomy attending a follow-up clinic during the past ten years has provided information on the frequency of anaemia and the outcome of different treatments.
mesh_terms: D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005743:Gastrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D012306:Risk; D012737:Sex Factors; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D007501:Iron