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Malabsorption testing: a review.

P M Ginsburg1, P Janefalkar, D T Rubin

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, University of Chicago Hospitals, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 4076, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.

Current Gastroenterology Reports
|September 22, 2000
PubMed
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Diagnosing malabsorption syndromes involves evaluating various tests. This review analyzes new developments in malabsorption testing and offers a clinical algorithm for diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Clinical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Malabsorption syndromes pose diagnostic challenges for clinicians.
  • Existing screening tests, like d-xylose, are common but have limitations.
  • Innovations in diagnostics are improving patient work-ups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and critically analyze new developments in malabsorption testing.
  • To provide an updated clinical algorithm for diagnosing malabsorption.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent advancements in malabsorption diagnostics.
  • Critical analysis of emerging and established testing modalities.
  • Development of a diagnostic clinical algorithm.

Main Results:

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    • Conclusions:

    • New diagnostic tools are enhancing the evaluation of malabsorption.
    • A structured clinical approach, incorporating updated testing methods, is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
    • Further research is needed to clarify the role of certain controversial diagnostic modalities.