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[Short bowel syndrome in children: etiology and basic approaches to treatment]

Iu V Erpuleva, A U Lekmanov, A K Konovalov

    Anesteziologiia I Reanimatologiia
    |April 15, 2006
    PubMed

    Insights

    Short bowel syndrome in children is caused by intestinal resection. Therapeutic feeding, including parenteral nutrition, is crucial for managing this condition and aiding rehabilitation.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric gastroenterology
    • Clinical nutrition
    • Surgical outcomes

    Context:

    • Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a complex condition in children resulting from significant intestinal resection.
    • Understanding the clinical and physiological features of SBS is vital for effective patient management.
    • Global experiences in managing pediatric SBS provide valuable insights for treatment strategies.

    Purpose:

    • To review the primary causes and clinical presentations of short bowel syndrome in pediatric patients.
    • To define the distinct clinical and physiological characteristics of SBS in children.
    • To summarize international management approaches for children with short bowel syndrome.

    Summary:

    • This paper examines the etiology and clinical manifestations of short bowel syndrome in children.
    • It details the clinical and physiological aspects of the disease specific to pediatric populations.
    • The review analyzes indications for parenteral and enteral nutrition based on intestinal resection location.
    • Artificial therapeutic feeding is highlighted as the cornerstone of rehabilitation for children with SBS.

    Impact:

    • Provides a comprehensive overview of pediatric short bowel syndrome management.
    • Informs clinical decision-making regarding nutritional support in pediatric SBS.
    • Contributes to the global understanding and treatment of short bowel syndrome in children.

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