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SBS

Short Bowel Syndrome is medically classified as a form of Intestinal Failure. It occurs when the body lacks enough functioning small intestine to absorb the fluids and nutrients necessary to sustain life. The vast majority of cases develop after a surgical resection — removal of diseased or damaged bowel with the remaining healthy ends joined back together (anastomosis).

PED	Newborns & Pediatrics Typically from congenital anomalies or severe neonatal intestinal infections

Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Serious intestinal disease most often in premature infants
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Hirschsprung’s Disease
Affects nerve cells of the large intestine
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Microvillus Inclusion Disease
Rare genetic disorder impairing nutrient absorption
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Meconium Ileus
Blockage from thickened meconium in newborns

Midgut Volvulus
Twisting of the bowel that can cut off blood flow

Gastroschisis
Bowel outside the abdomen at birth

Omphalocele
Abdominal organs covered by a membrane at birth

Jejunoileal Atresia
Blockage or discontinuity of the small intestine

ADT	Adulthood / Acquired Usually from chronic disease, vascular events, trauma, or tumors

Crohn’s Disease
Chronic inflammation that can require repeated resections

Intestinal Ischemia
Loss of blood flow to the vessels supplying the bowel

Pseudo-obstruction
Symptoms of blockage without a physical obstruction

Trauma
Severe physical injury or surgical complications

Tumors & Carcinomas
Growths requiring large-scale bowel removal
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If you or a loved one has undergone a bowel resection due to any of these conditions, SBSF is here to help with recovery, nutritional management, and daily life.

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Understanding Short Bowel Syndrome
Full overview of SBS


Basics of the Digestive System
How anatomy relates to SBS


Symptoms of SBS
Signs and deficiency indicators


Complications of Short Bowel
Long-term risks and management

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