First Case Report of Acquired Copper Deficiency Following Revisional Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI-S) Leading to Severe Pancytopenia with Refractory Anemia - Takeaways - MDSpire

First Case Report of Acquired Copper Deficiency Following Revisional Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI-S) Leading to Severe Pancytopenia with Refractory Anemia

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  • Alyaa Abusabeib

  • Walid El Ansari

  • Wahiba Elhag

  • August 28, 2020

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    Copper deficiency is rare but can occur after bariatric surgeries like SADI-S, leading to severe health complications.

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    The patient, a 37-year-old female, developed severe pancytopenia and anemia following revisional SADI-S despite adherence to supplementation.

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    Laboratory tests revealed severe deficiencies in copper, zinc, selenium, vitamin D, and folate, contributing to her hematological issues.

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    Treatment included IV copper chloride, resulting in improved blood counts and resolution of symptoms after hospitalization.

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    This case highlights the need for careful monitoring and supplementation of trace elements post-bariatric surgery to prevent deficiencies.

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First Case Report of Acquired Copper Deficiency Following Revisional Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI-S) Leading to Severe Pancytopenia with Refractory Anemia

  • by Alyaa Abusabeib, Walid El Ansari, Wahiba Elhag

  • August 28, 2020

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