| pubmed-article:6479089 | pubmed:abstractText | Based on a biophysical model of the absorptive system a modified D-xylose test has been inaugurated, which is well suited to comprehensively assess the process of intestinal absorption. According to the author's experience of many years the test is a well-suited method for detecting changes in intestinal absorption. It excels by its high validity and reliability. Its practical accomplishment is easy and needs no expensive equipment. The method and the processing and evaluation of the measured values are described in detail. | lld:pubmed |
