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Response to ferrous sulphate by duration of treatment
| < 14 days (n = 30) | > 14 days (n = 73) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | IQR | Mean | IQR | |
| Presentation Hb (g/dl) | 11.8 | 9.9–13.4 | 12.1 | 10.5–14.2 |
| Pre-operative Hb (g/dl) | 12.7 | 11.4–14.0 | 13.3 | 12.0–14.9 |
| Increase (g/dl) | 0.9 | P = 0.001 | 1.2 | P < 0.001 |
