Intestinal failure among adults and children: Similarities and differences

Intestinal failure (IF) is a complex medical condition that is caused by a constellation of disorders, resulting in the gut's inability to adequately absorb fluids and nutrients to sustain hydration, growth, and survival, thereby requiring the use of parenteral fluid and/or nutrition. Significa...

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Published inNutrition in clinical practice Vol. 38 Suppl 1; p. S98
Main Authors Belza, Christina, Wales, Paul W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.2023
Subjects
Adult
Child
Humans
Intestinal Diseases - therapy
Intestinal Failure
Intestines
Parenteral Nutrition
Short Bowel Syndrome - rehabilitation
Survival Rate
intestinal failure
growth
parenteral nutrition
adult
hydration
pediatrics
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Summary:Intestinal failure (IF) is a complex medical condition that is caused by a constellation of disorders, resulting in the gut's inability to adequately absorb fluids and nutrients to sustain hydration, growth, and survival, thereby requiring the use of parenteral fluid and/or nutrition. Significant advancements in intestinal rehabilitation have resulted in improved survival rates for individuals with IF. There are distinct differences, however, related to etiology, adaptive potential and complications, and medical and surgical management when comparing children with adults. The purpose of this review is to contrast the similarities and differences between these two distinct groups and provide insight for future directions, as a growing population of pediatric patients will cross into the adult world for IF management.
ISSN:1941-2452
DOI:10.1002/ncp.10987