Congenital short bowel syndrome: systematic review of a rare condition

Congenital short bowel syndrome (CSBS) is a rare gastrointestinal disorder caused by intrauterine reduction of small bowel length whose etiology is still unknown. Chronic diarrhea, vomiting, and failure to thrive are the most important complications, arising from less absorptive intestinal surface. This review examines clinical features and outcomes of CSBS patients.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research