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Short bowel syndrome.

D W Wilmore1, M K Robinson

  • 1Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02146, USA.

World Journal of Surgery
|February 24, 2001
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Short bowel syndrome (SBS) management involves surgical optimization and enhancing remnant intestinal adaptation through diet and specialized nutrients. Intestinal transplantation is a final option for refractory cases.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a complex condition characterized by malabsorption following extensive intestinal resection or severe mucosal disease.
  • It affects adults with less than 200 cm of remaining jejunum-ileum, as well as infants and children with congenital anomalies or massive bowel resection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the initial management and long-term rehabilitation strategies for patients with short bowel syndrome.
  • To discuss the role of intestinal adaptation, nutritional support, and potential therapeutic interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on surgical techniques including nonviable bowel excision, precise measurement of remaining intestine, and restoration of intestinal continuity.
  • Emphasis on optimizing enteral nutrition and minimizing parenteral nutrition to promote intestinal adaptation.

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  • Consideration of growth factors and specialized nutrients to enhance absorptive function.

    • Main Results:

    • Initial surgical management is crucial for maximizing viable bowel length and continuity.
    • Enteral diet enhancement and reduced parenteral nutrition support intestinal adaptation over time.
    • Intestinal rehabilitation protocols aim to improve absorptive capacity and patient outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of short bowel syndrome requires a multidisciplinary approach combining surgical expertise and nutritional support.
    • Intestinal adaptation is a key factor in improving outcomes for SBS patients.
    • Intestinal transplantation remains a viable option for select patients who do not respond to comprehensive rehabilitation efforts.