Кубанский научный медицинский вестник (Jun 2015)
PATHOLOGY OF BONE TISSUE IN DISEASES OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
Abstract
This article presents the results of the study of bone tissue in patients with gastrointestinal diseases. Conducted osteodensimetric study revealed a high prevalence of lower BMD in different areas of the skeleton of these patients. Osteoporosis and osteopenia in patients met more frequently than in the control group. Also showed a significant decrease in the content of vitamin D in blood serum, in comparison with the control group. Identified some factors in the development of osteopenic syndrome in patients with gastrointestinal diseases.