This treatment is effective in 65% of patients. Absolute indications for the use of parenteral iron are the presence of severe anemia Hb <10 g / dL, intolerance 21% and lack of response to oral iron. Patient preference and severe inflammatory involvement of small intestine must also be considered.
Las indicaciones absolutas para el uso de hierro parenteral son la presencia de anemia severa Hb < 10 g/dL, intolerancia 21% o falta de respuesta a hierro oral, preferencia del paciente y compromiso inflamatorio severo de intestino delgado.