Abstract
We observed jejunal water and sodium secretion in two patients with chronic idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction by standard perfusion techniques. The ability of glucose to reverse this secretory state was impaired. These observations suggest that a jejunal secretory state may contribute to the diarrhea in chronic idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Body Water / metabolism*
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Chronic Disease
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Diarrhea / complications
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Female
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Glucose / physiology
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Humans
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Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / complications
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Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / metabolism*
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Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / physiopathology
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Isotonic Solutions / pharmacokinetics
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Jejunum / metabolism*
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Sodium / metabolism*
Substances
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Isotonic Solutions
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Sodium
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Glucose