Investigating Changes in the Serum Iron, TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity) and Transferrin Levels in Patients with Morbid Obesity Undergoing Bariatric Surgery in Kerman in 2018: A Short Report

Author(s):

Gh. Taghipur , M. Lashkarizadeh , P. Saeed Askari , H. Ahmadinia , M. Kuhestani Parizi*

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Article Type:
Brief Report (دارای رتبه معتبر)
Abstract:
Background and Objectives

Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective treatments for obesity. This study was designed to investigate changes in the serum iron, TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity) and transferrin levels in patients with morbid obesity undergoing bariatric surgery in Kerman in 2018.

Materials and Methods

This prospective study was carried out on 65 participants who had gone under bariatric surgeries. Demographic data were collected by a questionnaire. Serum iron, transferrin and TIBC levels were measured one day before and one and six months after surgery. Data were analyzed using repeated measurements ANOVA and paired t-test.

Result

The changes in the mean of the serum iron level and serum transferrin level during the three times were decreasing and statistically significant (p<0.001 and p=0.002, respectively).

Conclusion

Iron deficiency is one of the most common complications after bariatric surgery. This finding replicates the importance of preventive treatment in these patients.

Keywords:

Serum iron level , TIBC , Transferrin , Bariatric surgery , Morbid obesity

Language:
Persian
Published:
Journal of Rafsanjan University Of Medical Sciences, Volume:19 Issue: 9, 2021
Pages:
995 to 1002
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