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Short Bowel Syndrome

Meaning

Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) is a complex malabsorptive disorder resulting from the surgical removal of a significant portion of the small intestine, leading to an insufficient absorptive surface area to maintain adequate hydration and nutritional status with a normal oral diet. This severe reduction in intestinal length profoundly impacts the entire metabolic and endocrine system, often requiring specialized nutritional support. The condition presents a major clinical challenge in gastroenterology and nutritional endocrinology.