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===Common Causes===
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Short bowel syndrome in adults is usually caused by surgery for:
Short bowel syndrome in adults is usually caused by surgical removal of the intestine due to:
* [[Crohn's disease]], an inflammatory disorder of the digestive tract
* [[Crohn's disease]], an inflammatory disorder of the digestive tract
* [[Volvulus]], a spontaneous twisting of the small intestine that cuts off the blood supply and leads to tissue death
* [[Volvulus]], a spontaneous twisting of the small intestine that cuts off the blood supply and leads to tissue death

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Short bowel syndrome in adults is usually caused by surgical removal of the intestine due to:

  • Crohn's disease, an inflammatory disorder of the digestive tract
  • Volvulus, a spontaneous twisting of the small intestine that cuts off the blood supply and leads to tissue death
  • Tumors of the small intestine
  • Injury or trauma to the small intestine
  • Necrotizing enterocolitis (premature newborn)
  • Bypass surgery to treat obesity, a now uncommonly performed surgical procedure
  • Surgery to remove diseases or damaged portion of the small intestine

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