Outcomes of Children With Short Bowel Syndrome: Experiences in a Multidisciplinary Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit Over Two Decades

In brief

This study examines two decades of outcomes for pediatric short bowel syndrome patients managed through a specialized multidisciplinary intestinal rehabilitation program. The research evaluates how coordinated care approaches support children dependent on parenteral nutrition to achieve growth, development, and potential intestinal adaptation.

• Short bowel syndrome is a rare form of organ failure requiring total parenteral nutrition for growth and development in children.
• Multidisciplinary intestinal rehabilitation programs are the standard of care for managing pediatric SBS in tertiary centers.
• Long-term outcomes data from specialized SBS programs help guide treatment decisions and family counseling.
• Two decades of experience demonstrates the evolution and refinement of intestinal rehabilitation protocols over time.

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