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Diagnosis and Management of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome
1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA; Division of Clinical Trials, Center for Microbial Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, USA.
Abstract:
This article explores the diagnosis and management of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in children with short bowel syndrome, a population affected by altered anatomy, dysmotility, and medication-related risk factors. Diagnostic accuracy is limited by the feasibility, and specificity of breath testing and small bowel aspirates. While antibiotics are commonly used, concerns about recurrence and antibiotic resistance remain significant. Emerging nutritional strategies and precision-based, microbiome-targeted therapies offer promising adjunctive treatment options.
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