Publications by authors named "Sara K Long"
Objectives: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is considered a frequent cause of abdominal symptoms in patients with surgically altered intestinal anatomy or dysmotility conditions and is recognized as a contributing factor in the exacerbation of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Diagnostic testing can be used to detect the condition.
Methods: The study group comprised patients who had breath hydrogen and methane lactulose challenge testing.