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Biochemistry of Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease in Alcoholism

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The gastrointestinal tract is the guardian of the body for both pleasurable and untoward effects of alcoholic beverages. Over 90% of patients with a history of alcoholism exhibit transitory or continued evidence of altered intestinal, pancreatic, or hepatic function. Resulting symptoms often interrupt intake of ethanol and, thereby, prevent further tissue damage (Leevy, 1967). The cause for variation in frequency and localization of ethanol-induced gastrointestinal abnormalities is unknown. Differences in susceptibility have been attributed to the amount of ethanol ingested, dietary patterns, and constitutional factors.

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  1. Division of Hepatic Metabolism and Nutrition Department of Medicine, New Jersey College of Medicine, Newark, New Jersey, USA

    Carroll M. Leevy, Abdul Kerim Tanribilir & Francis Smith

  2. Martland Hospital Unit, Newark, New Jersey, USA

    Carroll M. Leevy, Abdul Kerim Tanribilir & Francis Smith

  3. East Orange Veterans Administration Hospital, East Orange, New Jersey, USA

    Carroll M. Leevy, Abdul Kerim Tanribilir & Francis Smith

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Leevy, C.M., Tanribilir, A.K., Smith, F. (1971). Biochemistry of Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease in Alcoholism. In: Kissin, B., Begleiter, H. (eds) The Biology of Alcoholism. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-6525-3_9

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