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- Title
Beneficial Effects of Glucose Polymer and an H<sub>2</sub>-Receptor Blocker in a Patient with a Proximal Ileostomy.
- Authors
Saunders, D. R.; Saunders, M. D.; Sillery, J. K.
- Abstract
A patient with an ileocolectomy and proximal ileostomy for Crohn's disease had severe diarrhea and steatorrhea. An oral electrolyte solution containing glucose polymer was shown to improve water and electrolyte absorption. Ileal contents were abnormally acidic. Therapy with an H2-receptor blocker raised ileal pH, improved the efficiency of fat absorption, and promoted a gain in body weight.
- Subjects
ILEOSTOMY; CROHN'S disease; DIARRHEA; SPRUE; ELECTROLYTES; POLYMERS
- Publication
American Journal of Gastroenterology (Springer Nature), 1989, Vol 84, Issue 2, p192
- ISSN
0002-9270
- Publication type
Article