Short bowel syndrome has no drugs: A new compound could cut liver risk
Medical Xpress
March 6, 2026
When parts of the small intestine are diseased or die, the treatment can involve surgically removing the affected tissue. Although lifesaving, the procedure—referred to as a radical small bowel resection—can lead to long-term liver damage and even failure, requiring a liver transplant. There are no medications to prevent or manage this serious complication that's been reported to affect up to 15% of patients after small bowel resection.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 3/6/2026