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Abstract
This paper assesses the use of d.xylose as a test of function of the small intestine. In general d.xylose excretion is associated with disturbance of the intestinal wall of the upper jejunum. Low readings are found with adult coeliac disease but rarely with regional enteritis.Entities:
Keywords: GASTROENTEROLOGY/diagnosis; XYLOSE/urine
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Year: 1960 PMID: 13824213 PMCID: PMC1413134 DOI: 10.1136/gut.1.1.67
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Gut ISSN: 0017-5749 Impact factor: 23.059