About the Disease

Short bowel syndrome (SBS), also known as short gut syndrome, is a disorder that occurs after the small intestine is removed or when there is extensive disease of the small intestine. SBS is a rare disease that affects the digestive system.

Source: National Institutes of Health

Diagnosis Codes

ICD-10: K90.49, K90.89, K90.9, K91.2

Clinical Trials

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