[The functional status of the small intestine and lipid metabolism in diphyllobothriasis patients].

198 diphyllobothriasis patients have been examined before and 1-2, 4-6, 10-12 months after dehelminthization. The absorption of fats and carbohydrates by the small intestine was studied; total lipids, total phospholipids and their range in the serum were determined. Fucose content in the intestinal juice and the overnight portion of urine was determined for functional evaluation of the mucosal protective barrier. The studies revealed alterations in lipid and carbohydrate absorptions by the small intestine as well as that of the mucosal protective barrier in the gastroduodenal zone, and changes in lipid metabolic values.