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[Postoperative intestinal absorption in old age (author's transl)].
Zeitschrift Fur Alternsforschung
|January 1, 1979
Summary
Intestinal absorption in elderly patients was studied before and after cholecystectomy. Older patients showed slower D-xylose absorption normalization post-surgery compared to younger individuals.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Surgical Outcomes
Background:
- Cholecystectomy is a common surgical procedure.
- Age-related changes in intestinal function are not fully understood.
- Assessing intestinal absorption is crucial for post-surgical recovery.