High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis in out-patients with intestinal failure

Summary Background In intestinal failure, specific nutrient deficiencies especially for fat-soluble vitamins can be expected in addition to energy-protein malnutrition. We report serum levels of fat soluble vitamins, and bone density in out-patients with intestinal failure (IF). Methods 106 outpatie...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) Scotland), 2013-12, Vol.32 (6), p.983-987
Hauptverfasser: Ellegård, L, Kurlberg, G, Bosaeus, I
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Summary Background In intestinal failure, specific nutrient deficiencies especially for fat-soluble vitamins can be expected in addition to energy-protein malnutrition. We report serum levels of fat soluble vitamins, and bone density in out-patients with intestinal failure (IF). Methods 106 outpatients with IF were assessed during routine visits. 78 patients underwent DXA-scan for bone density. Vitamin D levels 
ISSN:0261-5614
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DOI:10.1016/j.clnu.2013.02.005