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Title
The effect of bariatric surgery on intestinal absorption and transit time.
Authors
Carswell, Kirstin A; Vincent, Royce P; Belgaumkar, Ajay P; Sherwood, Roy A; Amiel, Stephanie A; Patel, Ameet G; le Roux, Carel W
Abstract
Bariatric surgical procedures are classified by their presumed mechanisms of action: restrictive, malabsorptive or a combination of both. However, this dogma is questionable and remains unproven. We investigated post-operative changes in nutrient absorption and transit time following bariatric surgery.