Role of Functional Biomarkers to Identify Early Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Patients with Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Cross-Sectional Study
<i>Background and objectives:</i> Although laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is effective for obesity management, postoperative vitamin B12 (B12) deficiency is of major concern. In this cross-sectional study, we assessed the levels of B12 and its related functional biomarkers, namely...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-03-01
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Series: | Medicina |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/56/3/142 |