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Stable isotopes and 13CO2 breath tests for investigating gastrointestinal functions.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12362787     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In medical investigation there is a need for non-invasive methods. Moreover, patients ask for easy methods that are simple to perform and medical doctors demand reliable techniques. With the advent of stable isotopes a new area of tracer technology became available. In gastroenterology, 13CO2 breath tests are used which fulfill all the conditions needed in modern clinical research and investigation.
Authors:
Yvo Ghoos; Benny Geypens; Paul Rutgeerts
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Food and nutrition bulletin     Volume:  23     ISSN:  0379-5721     ISO Abbreviation:  Food Nutr Bull     Publication Date:  2002 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-10-04     Completed Date:  2003-04-23     Revised Date:  2008-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7906418     Medline TA:  Food Nutr Bull     Country:  Japan    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  166-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Pathophysiology, Division of Gastroenterology, Catholic University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Breath Tests*
Carbon Dioxide / analysis*
Carbon Isotopes / diagnostic use
Digestion
Digestive System / microbiology
Digestive System Physiological Phenomena*
Fermentation
Gastrointestinal Transit
Humans
Intestinal Absorption
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Carbon Isotopes; 124-38-9/Carbon Dioxide

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