Tu1045 Open Access Bidirectional Endoscopy for Iron Deficiency Anaemia

Open access endoscopy can provide a timely and efficient service. Since 2011 we have provided an open access bidirectional endoscopy (BDE) service for iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in our local catchment area. Inclusion criteria are age 50-79 years (and postmenopausal if female), ferritin ≤20 ng/ml, haemoglobin ≤13 g/dl for men and ≤11 g/dl for women. Exclusion criteria are too frail for full bowel prep or colonoscopy, IDA previously investigated, known active inflammatory bowel disease, known coeliac disease or positive tissue transglutaminase antibody result.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Tuesday – ASGE poster Source Type: research