#$%^&*AU2011203071B220120405.pdf#####ABSTRACT The invention relates to a measuring member and a device (4) to be used for determining the blood flow of the gastrointestinal tract, said measuring member comprising 5 an intestinal probe (1), having its distal end provided with a flexible inflatable body (2) and at least one pressure sensor (5) mounted on this supporting body (2). After bringing the inflatable flexible body (2) at the predetermined pressure, the pressure sensor (5) will abut the intestinal wall and the measured pressure development, which represents a measure for the blood flow of the gastrointestinal tract, is transformed into a graphical image with the 10 help of the device (4) and/or is transformed into actual values for the blood flow of the gastrointestinal tract. Further, the measuring member measures the development of the pressure within the inflatable flexible body (2), which represents a measure for the intestinal persistalsis. 15 Fig. 11/1 Fig. 1 5 6 3 Fig. 2 6 3 1 /6 Fig. 3 2 Fig. 4 7 kw8
