Table 1.
Gastric acid output in patients with ML-IV
| Patient | Age, years | Blood gastrin, pmol/ml (normal: 0–200) | BAO/volume | MAO/volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 1,200 | 0.40/35 | 0.60/20 |
| 2 | 6 | 20 | 0.00/4 | 0.00/20 |
| 3 | 7 | 1,100 | 0.26/15 | 0.01/3 |
| 4 | 22 | 800 | 0.00/17 | ND |
| 5 | 23 | 700 | 0.00/24 | 0.00/18 |
BAO, basal acid output (mEq H+/hr). Normal values 3.0 ± 2.7 (adults) (33) and 0.49 ± 0.12 (children) (34). MAO, maximal acid output (mEq H+/hr). Normal values 34.16 ± 2.18 (adults) (33) and 2.96 ± 0.60 (children) (34). Volume, gastric juice excretion in ml/hr. Normal values in children: baseline, 45–70 ml/hr; maximal, 72–90 ml/hr (34). ND, not done.