Condition
Small intestine insufficiency
David Cohen, M.D.Published 6 May 20051 min read
Alternative names
Short bowel syndrome
Definition
Short bowel syndrome is condition of nutritional malabsorption related to the surgical removal or disease of a large portion of the small intestine.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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