Ursachen, Diagnostik und Behandlung der Malassimilation

Translated title of the contribution: Causes, Diagnostic and Therapeutical Procedures of Malassimilation

Torsten Schröder*, Alina Kistenmacher, Martin Smollich, Christian Sina

*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

Patients with malassimilation suffer from disturbed exploitation of available nutrients, which can affect macro- and micronutrients. Malassimilation can be subdivided in maldigestion and malabsorption. Many different disorders, especially gastrointestinal diseases, can lead to malassimilation. The wide variety of differential diagnoses necessitates big diagnostic as well as financial efforts in order to assure good clinical care. This review provides an overview on diagnostic as well as therapeutic processes of patients with malassimilation and gives practical advice for their physicians and therapists.

Translated title of the contributionCauses, Diagnostic and Therapeutical Procedures of Malassimilation
Original languageGerman
JournalDeutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift
Volume143
Issue number10
Pages (from-to)704-712
Number of pages9
ISSN0012-0472
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.05.2018

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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