Malabsorption and nutritional balance in the ICU-faecal weight as a biomarker
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Malabsorption, which is frequently underdiagnosed in critically ill patients, is clinically relevant with regard to nutritional balance and nutritional management. We aimed to validate the diagnostic accuracy of fecal weight as a biomarker for fecal loss and additionally to assess fecal macronutrient contents and intestinal absorption capacity in ICU patients.
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Wierdsma, N. J., Peters, J. H., Weijs, P. J. M., Keur, M. B., Girbes, A. R., van Bodegraven, A. A., Beishuizen, A. 'Malabsorption and nutritional balance in the ICU - faecal weight as a biomarker: a prospective observational pilot study'. In: Crit Care. 2011 Nov 9;15(6):R264.