The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in children with severe early childhood caries undergoing dental surgery under general anesthesia

Conclusions There was no association between SECC and serum Hgb, Hct and MCV levels, but low levels of MCV might be an indicator of microcytic anemia which is most commonly caused by iron deficiency. In the present study, we concluded that SECC might be a risk marker for iron deficiency.
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research