Anemia attributed to vitamin B6 deficiency in post-pancreaticoduodenectomy patients.
Pancreatology
; 15(1): 81-3, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
Micronutrient deficiencies such as vitamin A, iron, zinc, and selenium have been known to occur as a consequence of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), but vitamin B6 deficiency has not been previously reported. We report two post-PD patients who developed anemias attributed to vitamin B6 deficiency. Oral supplementations of vitamin B6 significantly improved anemias in both cases. Micronutrients including vitamin B6 should be monitored in post-PD patients, and supplementations should be carried out when necessary.
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Assunto principal:
Complicações Pós-Operatórias
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Deficiência de Vitamina B 6
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Pancreaticoduodenectomia
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Anemia
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Ano de publicação:
2015
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Article