Apo AIV and Citrulline Plasma Concentrations in Short Bowel Syndrome Patients: The Influence of Short Bowel Anatomy.

INTRODUCTION:Parenteral nutrition (PN) dependence in short bowel syndrome (SBS) patients is linked to the functionality of the remnant small bowel (RSB). Patients may wean off PN following a period of intestinal adaptation that restores this functionality. Currently, plasma citrulline is the standar...

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Main Authors: M Dolores López-Tejero, Núria Virgili, Jordi Targarona, Jorge Ruiz, Natalia García, Denise Oró, Judit García-Villoria, Gloria Creus, Ana M Pita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5045203?pdf=render