Microcytic anemia is essentially always iron-deficiency unless there is a reason to suspect a thalassemia. In this case, extensive surgery has removed nutrient absorbing small bowel (the duodenum and proximal jejunum absorb iron).
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Microcytic anemia is essentially always iron-deficiency unless there is a reason to suspect a thalassemia. In this case, extensive surgery has removed nutrient absorbing small bowel (the duodenum and proximal jejunum absorb iron).