gastrointestinal disorders
Short Bowel Syndrome
Key Points
Extensive resection or loss of small bowel can cause significant diarrhea and malabsorption. Patients with < 100 cm of remaining jejunum require lifelong total parenteral nutrition; patients with > 100 cm of remaining jejunum may survive on small feedings that are high in fat and protein and low in carbohydrate. Antidiarrheals,cholestyramine, proton pump inhibitors, and vitamin supplements are needed. 