Successful use of sucrosomial iron in an anemic patient with sepsis in the early postoperative period

The following study presents a case of a 71-year-old female patient who was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) due to acute respiratory failure caused by pneumonia following a laparotomy. Due to the presence of acute organ failure in the course of infection, the patient was diagnosed with sepsis. The patient had multiple comorbidities: atrial fibrillation, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hyperuricemia, and obesity (BMI 47 kg/m²). Upon admission to the ICU, inflammatory anemia with iron deficiency was also diagnosed. Consequently, oral supplementation with a new sucrosomal iron preparation was implemented. After seven days, significant improvement in hematological parameters was achieved. It is worth noting that anemia is common in postoperative patients, increasing the risk of complications, prolonging hospitalization, and reducing quality of life. Postoperative anemia may result from blood loss, impaired erythropoiesis caused by surgical stress, and iron deficiency. Furthermore, systemic inflammation, associated with surgery or sepsis, may reduce iron absorption in the intestine. Sucrosomal iron may be an alternative to intravenous iron preparations for patients with a systemic inflammatory response. Due to its easier absorption and better tolerance, this form of iron also represents a promising alternative to traditional oral iron preparations in patients without signs of systemic inflammation.