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Intestinal Failure in Children

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Children with intestinal failure have had improved survival, particularly those with extreme short bowel syndrome, over the last 10–15 y. This has been attributed to better understanding of the pathophysiology of intestinal failure, improvement in line care, recognition of the importance of a team approach as well as the progress of intestinal transplant as a viable option. Parenteral nutrition remains the cornerstone for the continual survival of these patients. This review will cover contemporary approaches to intestinal failure including post surgical approaches, non-transplant surgery, dietetic and medication approaches during the adaptation process, considerations for home parenteral nutrition and latest in intestinal transplantation.

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Acknowledgments

The authors acknowledge the multidisciplinary team in the gastroenterology and The Liver Unit at Birmingham Childern’s Hospital. They also thank Mr. Oliver Gee, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, BCH for providing diagrams in this article.

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  1. Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, UK

    Theodoric Wong

  2. Liver Unit (Including Small Bowel Transplantation), Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH, UK

    Girish Gupte

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Wong, T., Gupte, G. Intestinal Failure in Children. Indian J Pediatr 83, 1436–1443 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-016-2219-7

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