Advanced search
Publication Cover
Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology Volume 31, 1996 - Issue 1
Submit an article Journal homepage
134
Views
38
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Original Article

Medium-Chain Triglyceride Absorption in Patients with Pancreatic Insufficiency

S. Caliari Division of Gastroenterologic Rehabilitation, University of Verona, Verona, Italy; Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
,
L. Benini Division of Gastroenterologic Rehabilitation, University of Verona, Verona, Italy; Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
,
C. Sembenini Division of Gastroenterologic Rehabilitation, University of Verona, Verona, Italy; Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
,
B. Gregori Division of Gastroenterologic Rehabilitation, University of Verona, Verona, Italy; Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
,
V. Carnielli Division of Gastroenterologic Rehabilitation, University of Verona, Verona, Italy; Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
&
I. Vantini Division of Gastroenterologic Rehabilitation, University of Verona, Verona, Italy; Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
Pages 90-94 | Received 26 Mar 1995, Accepted 01 Jun 1995, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

References

  • Greenberger NJ, Rodgers JB, Isselbacher KJ. Absorption of medium and long chain triglycerides: factors influencing their hydrolysis and transport. J Clin Invest 1966; 45: 217–27
  • Clark SB, Holt PR. Rate-limiting steps in steady-state intestinal absorption of trioctanoin-1–14C. Effect of biliary and pancreatic flow diversion. J Clin Invest 1968; 47: 612–23
  • Hashim SA, Roholt HB, Van Itallie TB. Pancreatogenous steatorrhea treated with medium chain triglycerides. Clin Res 1962; 10: 394
  • Chow BPC, Shaffer EA, Parsons HG. Absorption of triglycerides in the absence of lipase. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 1990; 68: 519–23
  • Playoust MR, Isselbacher KJ. Studies on the intestinal absorption and intramucosal lipolysis of a medium chain triglyceride. J Clin Invest 1964; 43: 878–85
  • Tantibhedhyangkul P, Hashim SA. Medium-chain triglyceride feeding in premature infants: effects on fat and nitrogen absorption. Pediatrics 1975; 55: 359–70
  • Roy CC, Ste-Marie M, Chartrand L, Weber A, Bard H, Doray B. Correction of the malabsorption of the preterm infant with a medium-chain triglyceride formula. J Pediatr 1975; 86: 446–50
  • Winawer SJ, Broitman SA, Wolochow DA, Osborne MP, Zamcheck N. Successful management of massive small-bowel resection based on assessment of absorption defects and nutritional needs. N Engl J Med 1966; 274: 72–8
  • Zurier RB, Campbell RG, Hashim SA, Van Itallie TB. Use of medium-chain triglyceride in management of patients with massive resection of the small intestine. N Engl J Med 1966; 274: 490–3
  • Kuo PT, Huang HN. The effect of medium chain triglyceride upon fat absorption and plasma lipid and depot fat of children with cystic fibrosis of the pancreas. J Clin Invest 1965; 44: 1924–33
  • Fernandes J, Van de Kamer JH, Weijers HA. Differences in absorption of the various fatty acids studied in children with steatorrhea. J Clin Invest 1962; 41: 488–94
  • Durie PR, Newth CJ, Forstner GG, Gall DG. Malabsorption of medium-chain triglycerides in infants with cystic fibrosis: correction with pancreatic enzyme supplements. J Pediatr 1980; 96: 862–4
  • Caliari S, Benini L, Bonfante F, Brentegani MT, Fioretta A, Vantini I. Pancreatic extracts are necessary for the absorption of elemental and polymeric enteral diets in severe pancreatic insufficiency. Scand J Gastroenterol 1993; 28: 749–52
  • Van de Kamer JH, Ten Bokkel Huinink H, Weyers HA. Rapid method for the determination of fat in feces. J Biol Chem 1949; 177: 347–55
  • Saunders DR. Medium chain triglycerides and the Van de Kamer method. Gastroenterology 1967; 52: 135–6
  • Braddock LI, Fleisher DR, Barbero GJ. A physical chemical study of the Van de Kamer method for fecal fat analysis. Gastroenterology 1968; 55: 165–72
  • Jeejeebhoy KN, Ahmad S, Kozak G. Determination of fecal fats containing both medium and long chain triglycerides and fatty acids. Clin Biochem 1970; 3: 157–63
  • Archibald RM. Nitrogen by the Kjeldahl method. Stand Methods Clin Chem 1958; 2: 91–9
  • Greenberger NJ, Skillman TG. Medium-chain triglycerides. Physiologic considerations and clinical implications. N Engl J Med 1969; 280: 1045–58
  • Carnielli VP, Sulkers EJ, Moretti C, Wattimena JLD, Van Goudoever JB, Degenhart HJ. Conversion of octanoic acid into long-chain saturated fatty acids in premature infants fed a formula containing medium-chain triglycerides. Metabolism 1994; 43: 1287–92
  • Clark SB, Holt PR. Inhibition of steady-state intestinal absorption of long-chain triglyceride by medium-chain trigly-ceride in the unanesthetized rat. J Clin Invest 1969; 48: 2235–43

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Order Reprints Request Corporate Permissions

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

Request Academic Permissions

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.

Related research

People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read.

Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine.

Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.
Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab.