Efferent loop small intestinal vitamin D receptor concentration and bone mineral density after Billroth II (Polya) gastrectomy in humans.

Animal studies have demonstrated that the highest concentration of vitamin D receptors (and greatest capacity for active calcium absorption) occurs in the proximal duodenum. By passing the duodenum following Polya/Billroth II gastrectomy could result in the development of a metabolic bone disease an...

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Hoofdauteurs: Pazianas, M, Zaidi, M, Subhani, J, Finch, P, Ang, L, Maxwell, J
Formaat: Journal article
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: 2003

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