When parts of the small intestine are diseased or die, the treatment can involve surgically removing the affected tissue. Although lifesaving, the procedure—referred to as a radical small bowel ...

When 4-year-old S.G.V. appeared at a recent press conference in Los Angeles, she seemed like any other preschooler—quietly coloring and playing cards. But the backpack strapped to her shoulders told a ...

A risky but often lifesaving surgery that removes damaged parts of the small intestine can leave patients facing a new threat: serious liver damage with no available treatment. Now, scientists have ...

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) affects how well the small intestine absorbs nutrients. Surgery, medications, and nutritional support are all part of a comprehensive treatment plan for this condition. SBS ...

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a rare condition in which the body cannot absorb enough nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing or not working as well as it should be. This can lead to ...

Doctors use laboratory tests, imaging studies, and endoscopic procedures to help diagnose short bowel syndrome, which affects nutrient absorption in the small intestine. Short bowel syndrome (SBS) ...

Danish study also showed more extensive disease at diagnosis, earlier onset with family hi ...

In the management of Crohn’s disease, a key objective — preserving the bowel by reducing the need for multiple resections — ...