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

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

Background/Objectives: Vitamin B12 (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 a...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Joana Moleiro, Susana Mão de Ferro, Sara Ferreira, Miguel Serrano, Margarida Silveira, António Dias Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2017-11-01
Series:GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Oral supplementation
Total gastrectomy
Prospective study
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/481860

Internet

https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/481860

Similar Items