Prevalence of iron deficiency without anaemia in inflammatory bowel disease and impact on health-related quality of life
Prevalence of iron deficiency without anaemia in inflammatory bowel disease and impact on health-related quality of life
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DOI:
10.1016/j.gastrohep.2017.07.011
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发表时间:
2018-01-01
影响因子:
1.9
通讯作者:
Garcia-Sanchez, Valle
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作者:
Gonzalez Alayon, Carlos;Pedrajas Crespo, Carolina;Garcia-Sanchez, Valle
Introduction: Iron deficiency without anaemia (IDWA) is commonly found in outpatients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in an even higher proportion than anaemia. However, its true prevalence and possible impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are unknown. The objectives of this study were: to establish the prevalence of IDWA, identify possible associated factors and measure their impact on HRQoL.Material and methods: 127 patients with IBD in an outpatient setting were consecutively included in an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study. IDWA was defined as ferritin levels of