title: [Victor van der Reis--a pioneer in the gastrointestinal microbiology of man].
abstract: From 1919 up to 1928 Viktor van der Reis (1889-1058) elaborated the fundamental knowledge in the field of gastrointestinal microecology of man. During this time he worked at the Medical Clinic of the University of Greifswald. His curriculum and his role in the fields of the pathophysiology of the small intestine and of microbiology are presented from the aspect of recent medical-historical and bibliographical researches.
mesh_terms: D004064:Digestive System / Q000382:microbiology*; D005762:Gastroenterology / Q000266:history; D005858:Germany; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology
vernacular_title: Viktor van der Reis--Wegbereiter der gastrointestinalen Mikroökologie des Menschen.