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Conditions and Services Digestive system made out of construction paper

What is short bowel syndrome, and how is it treated?
Short bowel syndrome (SBS) occurs when the body can’t absorb enough nutrients from fluids and foods due to a removed, damaged, or diseased section of the small intestine.
Patient Stories Ibrahim, Mona's son (left) consults with Mohammed (right) from International Services

From Saudi Arabia to Omaha: How Nebraska Medicine cares for international patients
In her homeland of Saudi Arabia, Mona Al Marzouq was running out of options. She had spent nearly two years inside hospital walls.
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