Short bowel syndrome

Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 1998 Jun;27(2):467-79, viii. doi: 10.1016/s0889-8553(05)70014-5.

Abstract

This article discusses the causes, prognosis, and management of short bowel syndrome. Attempts to enhance intestinal adaptation with trophic factors and surgical treatment options, including small bowel transplantation, are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Intestinal Absorption
  • Intestine, Small / metabolism
  • Intestine, Small / pathology
  • Nutritional Support
  • Short Bowel Syndrome* / etiology
  • Short Bowel Syndrome* / metabolism
  • Short Bowel Syndrome* / therapy