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Nutritional implications of significant small bowel resection

E Gagliardi1, C E Brathwaite

  • 1Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Camden, NJ 08103, USA.

New Jersey Medicine : the Journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey
|March 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Nutrition support for short bowel syndrome depends on bowel resection details and remaining bowel function. This review covers the consequences and treatments for patients undergoing bowel resection.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Nutrition

Background:

  • Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a malabsorptive condition resulting from extensive intestinal resection.
  • Management of SBS requires tailored nutrition support based on individual patient factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the consequences of bowel resection.
  • To discuss current treatments and nutrition support strategies for short bowel syndrome.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of consequences and treatments for bowel resection.
  • Analysis of factors influencing nutrition support in short bowel syndrome.

Main Results:

  • Nutrition support is dictated by the extent and location of bowel resection.
  • The functional status of the residual bowel and the ileocecal valve's presence are critical determinants.
  • Various treatment modalities exist for managing complications and optimizing nutrition.

Conclusions:

  • Individualized nutrition support is paramount for patients with short bowel syndrome.
  • Understanding the impact of bowel resection is key to effective management.
  • Multidisciplinary approaches enhance outcomes for SBS patients.

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