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==Description==
==Description==
'''Short bowel syndrome''' occurs when greater than 75-90% of the [[Small Intestine Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]] is absent. It is most commonly caused by iatrogenic surgical resection, although congenital anomaly can occur in rare cases. The remaining [[Small Intestine Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]] cannot adequately absorb nutrients and electrolytes, resulting in [[Diarrhoea|diarrhoea]]. If the [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|ileocolic valve]] has been removed, large number of bacteria is more likely to reach the small intestine. Changes in gastrointestinal hormone regulation such as hypergastrinaemia and increased acid secretion may occur.
'''Short bowel syndrome''' occurs when greater than 75-90% of the [[Small Intestine Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]] is absent. It is most commonly caused by iatrogenic surgical resection, although congenital anomaly can occur in rare cases. The remaining [[Small Intestine Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]] cannot adequately absorb nutrients and electrolytes, resulting in [[Diarrhoea|diarrhoea]]. If the [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|ileocolic valve]] has been removed, large number of bacteria is more likely to reach the small intestine. Changes in gastrointestinal hormone regulation such as hypergastrinaemia and increased acid secretion may occur.
*Hall, E.J, Simpson, J.W. and Williams, D.A. (2005) '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology (2nd Edition)''' ''BSAVA''
*Hall, E.J, Simpson, J.W. and Williams, D.A. (2005) '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology (2nd Edition)''' ''BSAVA''
*Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2009) '''Small Animal Internal Medicine (Fourth Edition)''' ''Mosby Elsevier''.
*Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2009) '''Small Animal Internal Medicine (Fourth Edition)''' ''Mosby Elsevier''.
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