Microsimulation Model to Compare Enteral and Parenteral Iron Supplementation in Children With Intestinal Failure

Background Children with chronic intestinal failure have a high prevalence of anemia, commonly from iron deficiency, leading to frequent blood transfusions. No current guideline exists for iron supplementation in these children. In this analysis, we evaluate the effectiveness and the cost‐effectiveness of using parenteral, enteral, and no iron supplementation to reduce blood transfusions. Methods We created a microsimulation model of pediatric...