What is Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS)?
Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) is a disorder characterized by a host of conditions including: • Diarrhea • Malabsorption • Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances • In children, the resection (surgical removal) or functional loss of small intestine leaving less than 30% of the normal length for age, and in adults, leaving less than 200 cm or 6.5 feet.