FIX THAT BUG: BACTERIAL OVERGROWTH AND INTESTINAL FAILURE
Track
:
Feburary 12, 2010
Program Code:
F21
SPEAKER
(S):
Thomas Ziegler, MD
Timothy Koch, MD, FACG
Description
"This program will discuss how bacterial overgrowth in the intestine contributes to intestinal failure and nutritional deficiencies. Join us for an exploration of the diagnostic approach and clinical predictors for intestinal bacterial overgrowth in patients who have short bowel syndrome, have had bariatric surgery or are septic and in the intensive care unit. Emphasis will also be placed on treatment options for small bowel bacterial overgrowth and invasive colitis associated with clostridium difficile."