Bowel length: measurement, predictors, and impact on bariatric and metabolic surgery

A positive association between height and SBL was found. Sex, age, height, and JLe may be strong predictors of weight. Individual JLe may be of importance in determining the weight loss and resolution of metabolic co-morbidities. Measuring the SBL can prevent the risk of nutritional consequences in malabsorptive, revisional, and metabolic procedures.