Abstract
Objective: The purpose of these studies was to record changes in pH over a 24-h period following restorative proctocolectomy and ileo-anal anastomosis for familial adenomatous polyposis or ulcerative colitis. Design: A probe was placed in the ileal pouch to continuously record pH and to study the impact of meals, sleep, defaecation and functional outcome on pH. Methods: pH was measured using a radiotelematory capsule comprising a transducer battery and radiotransmitter. Signals were detected by ariels and recorded on to a portable recorder. Results: There was wide fluctuation in pH over 24h. pH rose significantly after each episode of defaecation (P
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 529-532 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1992 |