Removal of the Omentum Lining

    
      Re: Removal of the Omentum Lining
    


[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Gastroenterology Forum ]



Posted by HFHSM.D.-rf on March 01, 1998 at 11:12:32:

In Reply to: Removal of the Omentum Lining posted by Debra on February 26, 1998 at 11:23:13:

: Could you please tell me, if the omentum lining is removed could in result in being unable to absorb vitamin B-12?  And the symptoms which go along with the lack of B-12? Thank you
____________________________________
Dear Debra, The omental lining has nothing to do with B12 absorption.  B12 is absorbed in the distal (most distant part from the mouth) small intestine.  When B12 malabsoption is detected, the physician must evaluate the patient for distal ileal disease (Crohn's Disease or surgical resection), pernicious anemia, bacterial overgrowth of the small bowel and pancreatic insufficiency.  
HFHSM.D.-rf
keywords B12 malabsoprtion
0.1