Is loss of enterocyte mass accompanied by diminished turnover of enterocytes after myeloablative therapy in haematopoietic stem-cell transplant recipients?
Simultaneous reduction and subsequent increase of citrulline and I-FABP and I-BABP levels following cytotoxic treatment show that enterocyte mass corresponds to lower rate of dying enterocytes, indicating reduced turnover of enterocytes. Assessment of enterocyte turnover and mass offers opportunities for evaluation of new MBI therapies.
Indications for initial shoulder replacement have an influence on the clinical outcome after conversion to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. Patients initially treated for a fracture of the humeral head have a lower subjective outcome and a higher complication rate in comparison with patients initially treated for osteoarthritis.