title: Beneficial effects of glucose polymer and an H2-receptor blocker in a patient with a proximal ileostomy.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Saunders
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Saunders
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Sillery
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002241:Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D015738:Famotidine; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008286:Malabsorption Syndromes / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D011108:Polymers / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013844:Thiazoles / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D002241:Carbohydrates; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists; D011108:Polymers; D013844:Thiazoles; D015738:Famotidine