Summary The effect of pregnancy on colonic absorption of sodium, potassium and water was studied in fifteen pregnant patients using a technique of colonic perfusion. The results were compared with five non‐pregnant subjects. In pregnancy, colonic absorption of sodium and water was significantly increased. The implications of these findings are discussed.
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