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Short Bowel Syndrome
When a person loses or is born without a large portion of their small intestines, it is referred to as Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS). It can happen from a variety of circumstances, Hirschprungs Disease, bowel malrotation, Chrohns Disease, Gastrochisis as well as other diseases or malformations. The problem with SBS is that with only a small portion of intestine, the GI tract is unable to absorb the nutrients as easily from food ingested or tube fed (enteral feeds).
Each person with SBS is different with regards to how well they can cope with oral or enteral feeds. Some are able to adapt well, and go on to have as normal a life as possible, while others end up TPN dependent. In situations where the ileo-cecal valve is missing (like Sean), it means that food moves along quite quickly and often leads to dumping syndrome (inability to process and absorb food in a normal fashion).
If you are interested in learning more about SBS, or are looking for support if you have this, please go to the Short Bowel Syndrome web page.
Also, please visit the story of a very special child, Seth's Story
Home, CDH, Northwestern CHERUBS, Seans (long) story,
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