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The Complexities of Iron Deficiency in Patients After Bariatric Surgery

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  To the Editor: Iron deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies after bariatric surgery and is often overlooked by healthcare providers when patients present with vague symptoms or laboratory results do not demonstrate straightforward iron-deficiency anemia. Thus, it is imperative that providers order tests and interpret laboratory results carefully so they can appropriately screen, diagnose, and treat iron...