Systematic gastric biopsy in iron deficiency anaemia

Gastric biopsies are recommended in patients with iron deficiency anaemia to identify atrophic gastritis. However, in practice, only duodenal biopsies are routinely performed. The aim of our study was to determine the value of gastric biopsies in iron deficiency anaemia.A prospective study including all patients referred for gastrointestinal endoscopy for iron deficiency anaemia from May 2008 to September 2014 was performed. All patients having...