Short Bowel Syndrome: clinical management

Loris Pironi, Mariacristina Guidetti, Elisabetta Lanzoni, Caterina Pazzeschi, Catia Corsini
2008 Clinical Management Issues  
The management of a case of intestinal failure due to Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) is described. Patients' care needs an expert multidisciplinary approach. Published data have demonstrated that the lack of a specialist staff is a risk factor for patients' death. The creation of networks linking non-specialist doctors with dedicated centers is recommended.
doi:10.7175/cmi.v2i4.562 fatcat:sfyviiooanhsdbq6lkpyfskngq