Category: Gastroenterology / Malabsorption Disorders
Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a complex condition caused by the physical loss or functional impairment of a significant portion of the small intestine, leading to malabsorption and malnutrition.
Estimated at 2-5 cases per million population, with higher incidence in neonates and individuals undergoing extensive bowel resections. (Source: Pironi L, et al. Short bowel syndrome. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2017)
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