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Using An In Vitro Tissue Perfusion System to Detect the Functional Activities of Isolated Intestinal Tubes in Real Time
Published on: July 26, 2024
[Functional bowel disorders: impact and limitations of evidence-based medicine]
1Division de gastroentérologie et d'hépatologie, HUG, 1211 Genève 14. philippe.desaussure@hcuge.ch
Abstract:
Although tremendous efforts have been carried out to explore the physiopathology, classification and therapeutic modalities of functional bowels disorders, these conditions still elude the classical anatomical-clinical approach. This article summarizes recent advances in the field, discusses critically their impact on daily clinical practice and provides some practical recommendations.
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