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Small bowel review: Part I

A B Thomson1, G Wild

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton. alan.thomson@ualberta.ca

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology = Journal Canadien De Gastroenterologie
|November 5, 1997
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This review covers key small bowel functions, including nutrient absorption and transport of carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, and metals. It also discusses salt and water balance, diarrhea, and vitamin absorption.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Physiology
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • The small bowel plays a critical role in nutrient digestion, absorption, and maintaining fluid balance.
  • Advances in understanding small bowel physiology necessitate a comprehensive review of its complex functions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review significant advances in the study of small bowel physiology.
  • To cover the absorption and transport mechanisms of various nutrients and substances in the small intestine.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research on small bowel function.
  • Synthesis of information on carbohydrate, amino acid, lipid, salt, water, metal, and vitamin absorption.
  • Examination of related clinical aspects like diarrhea and oral rehydration therapy.

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Main Results:

  • Detailed examination of brush border membrane hydrolysis and sugar transport.
  • Overview of amino acid, dipeptide, protein, and nucleoside/nucleotide absorption, including food allergy aspects.
  • Discussion of salt and water absorption, diarrhea pathophysiology, and treatment strategies.
  • Exploration of lipid digestion and absorption, including fatty acid binding proteins and bile acids.
  • Review of metal (e.g., iron) and vitamin absorption mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • The small bowel exhibits complex and interconnected mechanisms for nutrient processing and absorption.
  • Understanding these processes is crucial for diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal disorders.
  • Further research continues to elucidate the intricacies of small bowel function.