Short Gut After Resection Of Large Amount Of Small Bowel

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  • Short gut after resection of large amount of small bowel

Etiology

  • Loss of absorptive surface area results in malabsorption
  • Malnutrition and chronic diarrhea
  • Can cause bacterial overgrowth

Risk Factors

  • Extensive small bowel resection

Symptoms

  • Diarrhea
  • Malnutrition
  • Wt loss
  • Bloating
  • Gas