Hepato Gastroenterol
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Hepato Gastroenterol · Jan 2012
Diamine oxidase as a marker for diagnosis of superior mesenteric arterial occlusion.
We investigated changes in serum diamine oxidase (DAO) activity during superior mesenteric arterial occlusion. We aimed to evaluate its value in the early diagnosis of superior mesenteric arterial occlusion. ⋯ Serum DAO activity is a sensitive predictor of small-intestinal injury. Our finding suggests that measurement of serum DAO levels might provide a marker for early diagnosis of superior mesenteric arterial occlusion.