ABSTRACT
The excretion of alkaline ribonuclease has been measured in the urine of two groups of children after major operations. The excretion was significantly increased in all patients after open operations on the heart and in many of those who were operated on soon after birth for anomalies in the intestine. It is suggested that these elevations may indicate a disturbance of pancreatic function.
Subject(s)
Ribonucleases/urine , Surgical Procedures, Operative , Cardiac Surgical Procedures , Child , Child, Preschool , Humans , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Intestines/surgery , Time FactorsABSTRACT
The sensitivity of the hydroxyproline (OHP)/creatinine (Cr) index and the free urinary alkaline ribonuclease activity as indices of nutritional status have been compared using rats as an experimental model. The results have revealed that the OHP/Cr index is a better biochemical parameter than the urinary alkaline ribonuclease activity for indicating a subclinical degree of malnutrition.
