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Malabsorption

Malabsorption is a condition in which the digestive system is unable to properly absorb nutrients from food, leading to nutritional deficiencies.

Malabsorption

Impaired absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract, often seen in some types of bariatric surgery.

Duodenal Switch

Duodenal Switch is a weight loss surgery that combines sleeve gastrectomy with intestinal rearrangement to achieve both restriction of food intake and malabsorption of nutrients.

Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD)

Biliopancreatic Diversion is a type of weight loss surgery that involves significant rearrangement of the digestive tract to promote malabsorption of calories and nutrients.