Following a Billroth II, steatorrhea often results. What is the likely cause?
a. bacterial overgrowth in the remaining loop
b. lack of pancreatic secretion due to less duodenal hormone secretion
c. a diet restricting simple carbohydrates
d. rapid absorption of simple carbohydrates
Ans: b. lack of pancreatic secretion due to less duodenal hormone secretion
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