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Hemochromatosis is successfully controlled with Bariatric Surgery – Report of two Cases with long-term follow-up
2022-09-13
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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Introduction: In hereditary hemochromatosis the control of iron absorption is lost due to a mutation which leads to an iron overload. Therapy consists of regular phlebotomies to deplete the elevated iron deposits to prevent secondary organ damage. Contrarily, bariatric operations are known to induce iron deficiencies, which may arise from the substantial reduction in food intake. Iron d...
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- d5b23092-e408-52c7-889d-3b276657102d
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- 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1885492/v1
