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Added Value of 13C Analysis in Breath Tests in H2-Negative Subjects to Diagnose Lactose Malabsorption: A Proof of Concept Study.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Jun 2024
Balsiger Lukas Michaja, Houben Els, Vanuytsel Tim, van Ranst Marc, Tack Jan, Verbeke Kristin
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INTRODUCTION: Diagnosing lactose malabsorption is usually based on hydrogen excretion in breath after a lactose challenge. However, a proportion of subjects with lactose malabsorption will not present a rise in hydrogen. Measuring excretion of methane or stable isotope labeled 13CO2 after ingestion of 13C-lactose has been proposed to mitigate this problem. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to assess the...
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