Intestinal absorption of folic acid, glucose, sodium and water in chronic pancreatitis.
Intestinal absorption of folic acid, glucose, water and sodium in 10 patients with chronic pancreatitis who have abstained from alcohol for at least 2 months is compared with 18 agematched outpatients without gastrointestinal disorders and a daily alcohol intake less than 30 g. Intestinal absorption was measured by segmental perfusion of the jejunum using a triple lumen tube. Patients with chronic pancreatitis showed a significantly decreased absorption of folic acid and glucose, whereas the net absorption of water and sodium was not disturbed.
D000328:Adult; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005492:Folic Acid / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D007408:Intestinal Absorption; D007583:Jejunum / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000097:blood*; D012964:Sodium / Q000097:blood*; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance
D001786:Blood Glucose; D005492:Folic Acid; D012964:Sodium