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Malabsorption syndromes

J C Bai1

  • 1Universidad del Salvador, and Hospital de Gastroenterología 'Dr. Carlos Bonorino Udaondo', Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Digestion
|August 15, 1998
PubMed
Summary
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Recent advances in malabsorption syndromes offer new insights into diagnosis and treatment. This review highlights key findings in conditions like celiac disease and presents a practical diagnostic algorithm for malabsorption.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Digestive Physiology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Malabsorption syndromes disrupt normal digestion.
  • Significant advancements have occurred in understanding these conditions.
  • This review focuses on recent key developments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize outstanding information on malabsorption syndromes.
  • To highlight recent advances in the field.
  • To provide a practical diagnostic approach.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search of MEDLINE (1993-1997) and review articles.
  • Focus on clinical aspects, mucosal phase diseases, and diagnostic testing.
  • Synthesis of information on major malabsorption conditions.

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Main Results:

  • Discusses advances in celiac disease, Whipple's disease, giardiasis, and tropical sprue.
  • Covers malabsorption of carbohydrates, vitamin B12, and bile salts.
  • Presents new diagnostic procedures for malabsorption.

Conclusions:

  • Despite advances, malabsorption remains a diagnostic challenge.
  • Diagnostic tests have limited availability.
  • A simple, practical diagnostic algorithm is proposed.