What type of adaptation can the small intestine make after surgical resection?
What will be an ideal response?
The small bowel is remarkably adaptive (villi height and crypt depth can increase to accommodate for lost surface area).
Usually, when less than 50% of the small intestine is resected, normal digestion and absorption can be expected.
Success of adaptation is related directly to the health of the remaining small intestine.
Mr. Page has had extensive Crohn's disease for several years so it may prove difficult to predict his tolerance to this extensive surgery.
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