cobalamine deficiency vitamin B12 shortage
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Esophageal carcinome for which esophagectomy with gastric tube reconstruction has been performed or will be performed in the near future. - Signed Informed Consent. - Aivailable for follow-up - Age > 18 years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Treatment with any kind of vitamin B12 within the last two months. - Not able to fill out a questionnaire in Dutch.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome of the study is the presence of vitamin B12 deficiency, prior or after esophagectomy with GTR. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - The time of onset of a vitamin B12 deficiency durin follow-up. - Vitamine B12 intake, according to standerdized questionnaires | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed