Efficacy of Long-Term Oral Vitamin B12 Supplementation after Total Gastrectomy: Results from a Prospective Study.

Journal: GE Portuguese journal of gastroenterology
Published Date: Nov 8, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Vitamin B (VB12) deficiency is a common complication after total gastrectomy which may be associated with megaloblastic anemia and potentially irreversible neurologic symptoms. Intramuscular supplementation of VB12 has been considered the standard treatment, although it is associated with high costs and patient discomfort.

Authors

  • Joana Moleiro
    Department of Gastroenterology, Instituto Portugu's do Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil E.P.E., Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Susana Mão de Ferro
    Department of Gastroenterology, Instituto Portugu's do Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil E.P.E., Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Sara Ferreira
    Department of Gastroenterology, Instituto Portugu's do Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil E.P.E., Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Miguel Serrano
    Department of Gastroenterology, Instituto Portugu's do Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil E.P.E., Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Margarida Silveira
    Department of Gastroenterology, Instituto Portugu's do Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil E.P.E., Lisbon, Portugal.
  • António Dias Pereira
    Department of Gastroenterology, Instituto Portugu's do Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil E.P.E., Lisbon, Portugal.

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