What Vitamin Deficiencies Follow Colon Surgery?

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Possibility of Deficiency:

 1. Surgical removal of the cecum, particularly due to a mass, can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency.

Diagnostic Method:

 1. Deficiency is often detected through analysis of serum vitamin B12 levels.

 2. Low levels indicate insufficient absorption due to reduced intestinal surface area.

Recommendations for Management:

 1. Supplemental vitamin B12 may be prescribed to address deficiency post-surgery.

 2. Regular monitoring of serum B12 levels ensures adequacy of supplementation.

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