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Created page with "Malabsorption syndrome refers to a number of disorders in which the small intestine can’t properly absorb one or more nutrients. This may be due to impaired absorption or impaired digestion. Fat malabsorption is the most common specific nutrient malabsorption. == Etiology == * Global/complex nutrient malabsorption ** Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic duct obstruction, CF) ** Intestinal resection ** Inflammatory bowel disease ** Coel..."
(Created page with "Malabsorption syndrome refers to a number of disorders in which the small intestine can’t properly absorb one or more nutrients. This may be due to impaired absorption or impaired digestion. Fat malabsorption is the most common specific nutrient malabsorption. == Etiology == * Global/complex nutrient malabsorption ** Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic duct obstruction, CF) ** Intestinal resection ** Inflammatory bowel disease ** Coel...")
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