Anemia and Hematopoietic Factor Deficiencies in Patients after Endoscopic Gastrostomy: A Nine-Year and 472-Patient Study
Introduction and aims: Patients undergoing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) may present protein-energy malnutrition, anemia and deficiencies of hematopoietic factors, e.g., iron, folate and vitamin B12. There are no comprehensive studies on anemia or other hematological changes in PEG-patie...
Main Authors: | Mariana Brito, Ana Laranjo, Gonçalo Nunes, Cátia Oliveira, Carla Adriana Santos, Jorge Fonseca |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/12/3637 |
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