All are complications of ileal resection EXCEPT: March 2004: (A) Megaloblastic anemia, (B) Iron deficiency anemia, (C) Gastric hypeension, (D) Malabsorption syndrome
Answer is B. Ans. B i.e. Iron deficiency anemia Iron deficiency can result from 1) dietary lack, 2) impaired absorption, 3) increased requirement, or (most impoantly) 4) chronic blood loss.