Malabsorption associated with surgical procedures and its treatment.
Signs and symptoms of malabsorption after surgical procedures can be subtle and recognized late. This article reviews some of the more common surgical procedures potentially associated with malabsorption and suggests techniques of nutrition intervention. Early recognition, and preferably preventative care, should result in improved patient outcome.
Grant
J P
JP
Nutrition Support Service, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA.
Chapman
G
G
Russell
M K
MK
D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008286:Malabsorption Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy