Managing the Adult Patient With Short Bowel Syndrome

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a malabsorptive disorder associated with significant morbidity and mortality, reduced quality of life, and high health care costs. Managing the patient with SBS requires an understanding of gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology; a dedicated multidisciplinary team; and...

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Published inGastroenterology & hepatology Vol. 13; no. 10; pp. 600 - 608
Main Authors Parrish, Carol Rees, DiBaise, John K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Millennium Medical Publishing 01.10.2017
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intestinal failure
multidisciplinary
Short bowel syndrome
management
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Summary:Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a malabsorptive disorder associated with significant morbidity and mortality, reduced quality of life, and high health care costs. Managing the patient with SBS requires an understanding of gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology; a dedicated multidisciplinary team; and the coordination of dietary, fluid, pharmacologic, and comorbid disease management. This article provides an overview of the current state of management of SBS, including a practical approach to optimizing the care and quality of life of the adult patient with SBS.
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The authors have no relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.
ISSN:1554-7914