[Bacterial translocation associated with short bowel: role of ileocecal valve and cecum]
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Sepsis in short bowel syndrome (SBS) is due in part to bacterial translocation (BT). Parenteral nutrition (PN) is often necessary in SBS and promotes BT. The presence of ileocecal valve (ICV) has been considered as a good prognostic factor in the outcome of th... ...
