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[Malabsorption in alcoholic cirrhosis].

P Baumer, N Kodjoh, J Cosnes

    Annales De Gastroenterologie Et D'Hepatologie
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Malabsorption is infrequent and dissociated in alcoholic cirrhosis, primarily affecting patients with malnutrition. Further investigation revealed specific indicators like fecal weight and steatorrhea in a subset of patients.

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Hepatology
    • Nutritional Science

    Context:

    • Alcoholic cirrhosis is a significant health concern.
    • Malabsorption can complicate liver disease.
    • Assessing malabsorption in cirrhosis requires specific diagnostic tests.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of malabsorption in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis.
    • To identify potential indicators of malabsorption in this patient population.

    Summary:

    • This study investigated malabsorption in 21 patients with alcoholic cirrhosis.
    • Abnormal fecal weight, steatorrhea, creatorrhea, and D-xylose tests were observed in a minority of patients.
    • External pancreatic insufficiency was noted in 5 of 8 patients via the Lundh test.

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  • Malabsorption was associated with malnutrition and ascites in affected individuals.
  • Malabsorption in alcoholic cirrhosis appears infrequent, dissociated, and linked to malnutrition.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the infrequent occurrence of malabsorption in alcoholic cirrhosis.
    • Suggests malabsorption is often dissociated and linked to malnutrition.
    • Informs clinical assessment and management of cirrhotic patients with nutritional concerns.