Intestinal fluid volumes and transit of dosage forms as assessed by magnetic resonance imaging

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The results show that fluid is not homogeneously distributed along the gut, which likely contributes to the individual variability of drug absorption. Furthermore, transport of fluid and solids through the ileocaecal valve is obviously initiated by a meal-induced gastro-ileocaecal reflex.