The American journal of gastroenterology
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Am. J. Gastroenterol. · Jul 2007
Multicenter StudyPlasma citrulline concentration: a reliable marker of small bowel absorptive capacity independent of intestinal inflammation.
Postabsorptive plasma citrulline concentration has been proposed as a reliable marker of small bowel absorptive capacity in short bowel patients. The aim of this study was to address the potentially confounding impact of intestinal inflammation. ⋯ Plasma citrulline concentration is a simple and reliable surrogate for small bowel absorptive capacity and is not influenced by intestinal inflammation.