An Overview of Short-Bowel Syndrome in Pediatric Patients: Focus on Clinical Management and Prevention of Complications

An Overview of Short-Bowel Syndrome in Pediatric Patients: Focus on Clinical Management and Prevention of Complications

Short-bowel syndrome (SBS) in pediatric age is defined as a malabsorptive state, resulting from congenital malformations, significant small intestine surgical resection or disease-associated loss of absorption. SBS is the leading cause of intestinal failure in children and the underlying cause in 50...

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Main Authors: Chiara Caporilli, Giuliana Giannì, Federica Grassi, Susanna Esposito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
intestinal adaptation
intestinal failure
parenteral nutrition
short-bowel syndrome
small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/10/2341

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