Anemia after pancreaticoduodenectomy in patients followed‐up for 5 years
Jin‐Ming Wu,
Ting‐Chun Kuo,
Chien‐Hui Wu
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundAnemia is a common long‐term metabolic sequela caused by anatomical changes after major gastrointestinal surgery, such as bariatric surgery and gastrectomy. Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) involves resection of the duodenum and enteral bypass, which may contribute to malabsorption and nutrient deficiency. Hence, PD may cause anemia.MethodsThis study included 322 patients who presented with PD during the 5‐year follow‐up from 2006 to 2017. The Kaplan–Meier method and the Cox regression model were used to… Show more
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