Short Bowel Syndrome

Short bowel syndrome occurs when a significant portion of the small intestine is missing or non-functional, causing malabsorption of nutrients, water, and electrolytes. Common after major surgery for Crohn's disease, mesenteric ischemia, or trauma.

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Treatment

  • Dietetic and pharmacologic management
  • Antidiarrheals and bile acid binders
  • Vitamin and mineral supplementation
  • Teduglutide (GLP-2 analog) to enhance absorption
  • Parenteral nutrition in severe cases
  • Intestinal transplantation for selected patients

Related Conditions

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Common cause

 Chronic Diarrhea

Common feature
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References

  • AGA. SBS Resources.