Abstract | BACKGROUND & AIMS: Available evidence suggests that patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS) might be at risk of vitamins A, D, E and B(1) deficiency. However, there is little clinical data describing the vitamin K status. Therefore, in the present study we aimed to assess the body resources of vitamin K in a subset of SBS patients. METHODS: The study comprised 33 patients aged 1 month to 16 years. PIVKA-II concentrations were determined in all subjects. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Patrycja Krzyżanowska, Janusz Książyk, Małgorzata Kocielińska-Kłos, Elżbieta Banaś, Małgorzata Kaleta, Katarzyna Popińska, Tomasz Szczapa, Jarosław Walkowiak |
Journal | Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland)
(Clin Nutr)
Vol. 31
Issue 6
Pg. 1015-7
(Dec 2012)
ISSN: 1532-1983 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 22633417
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2012. Published by Elsevier Ltd. |
Chemical References |
- Antifibrinolytic Agents
- Biomarkers
- Protein Precursors
- Vitamins
- Vitamin K
- acarboxyprothrombin
- Prothrombin
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Antifibrinolytic Agents
(administration & dosage, blood)
- Biomarkers
(blood)
- Blood Coagulation
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Cholestasis
(blood)
- Female
- Humans
- Infant
- Liver Cirrhosis
(blood)
- Male
- Protein Precursors
(blood)
- Prothrombin
- Short Bowel Syndrome
(blood, complications)
- Vitamin K
(administration & dosage, blood)
- Vitamin K Deficiency
(complications, diagnosis)
- Vitamins
(administration & dosage, blood)
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