title: The effect of calcium on hyperoxaluria following jejunoileal bypass in morbid obesity.
abstract: In order to investigate the effect on urinary oxalic acid excretion, ten patients with jejunoileostomy for morbid obesity were treated with oral calcium. We found a statistically significant decrease. The investigation suggests that the oral administration of calcium alone is not sufficient, in a dosage of 900 mg daily, to normalize the urinary oxalate excretion. The indications for calcium therapy in this group of patients is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D002118:Calcium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery*; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy*; D010070:Oxalates / Q000652:urine*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D010070:Oxalates; D002118:Calcium