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Survey of methods for study of intestinal absorption

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In conclusion it is hoped that this survey of methods for the study of intestinal absorption will stimulate further evaluation and refinement of present techniques and the development of simpler and more precise tools for the future. The ultimate goal is to acquire data for an accurate classification of the various disease states which fall into the category of malabsorption syndromes and, more important, to increase our basic knowledge of the physiology of intestinal absorption.

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Culver, P.J. Survey of methods for study of intestinal absorption. Digest Dis Sci 2, 620–627 (1957). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02231473

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