Büttner D, Pichlmayr R, Canzler H
MMW Munch Med Wochenschr. 1978 Nov 10;120(45):1489-92.
The human body badly tolerates the extensive loss of the small intestine by resection. Malabsorption of various substances is followed by severe deficiency symptoms. In recent years a longer survival with a satisfactory general condition was achieved by intensive postoperative care and adequate diet--in our own cases even in adults and in old age.