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Update on management and treatment of short gut

2002; Elsevier BV; Volume: 29; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0095-5108(03)00070-8

1557-9840

Sandy T. Hwang, Robert J. Shulman,

Metabolism and Genetic Disorders

Management of patients with short-bowel syndrome represents a formidable challenge. Aggressive treatment including nutritional care and anticipation of potential complications and rapid treatment of complications enhance outcome. New therapies offer the promise of significantly improving morbidity and mortality. Intestinal transplant is appropriate for infants who would other wise die from liver disease, recurrent sepsis, or lack of venous access.