Malabsorption associated with surgical procedures and its treatment

J P Grant; G Chapman; M K Russell

doi:10.1177/011542659601100243

Malabsorption associated with surgical procedures and its treatment

Nutr Clin Pract. 1996 Apr;11(2):43-52. doi: 10.1177/011542659601100243.

Authors

J P Grant¹, G Chapman, M K Russell

Affiliation

¹ Nutrition Support Service, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA.

PMID: 8788337
DOI: 10.1177/011542659601100243

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Gastrointestinal Diseases / surgery*
Humans
Malabsorption Syndromes* / diagnosis
Malabsorption Syndromes* / etiology
Malabsorption Syndromes* / therapy
Nutritional Support / methods*
Postoperative Complications* / diagnosis
Postoperative Complications* / etiology
Postoperative Complications* / therapy