Post-operative absorption of water from the small intestine

An investigation of water absorption from the small intestine after abdominal surgery has produced more detailed information on the effect of trauma on the motility of the gastro-intestinal tract. Whereas after trauma the equilibration of tritiated water given by the oral and colonic routes is retar...

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Published in:Gut 1963-03, Vol.4 (1), p.8-12
Main Authors: Tinckler, L. F., Kulke, W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Colon
Humans
Intestine, Small
Jejunum
Old Medline
Postoperative Period
Water
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Summary:An investigation of water absorption from the small intestine after abdominal surgery has produced more detailed information on the effect of trauma on the motility of the gastro-intestinal tract. Whereas after trauma the equilibration of tritiated water given by the oral and colonic routes is retarded, given by the jejunal route it is normal.
ISSN:0017-5749
1468-3288
1458-3288
DOI:10.1136/gut.4.1.8