Abstract

The short bowel syndrome in the pediatric population most commonly results from neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis. Multiple remedial surgical procedures have been developed to manage the rapid intestinal transit, decreased mucosal surface area, ineffective peristalsis, and short intestinal length in these patients. Despite significant morbidity, the overall outcome is favorable and warrants aggressive nutritional support, medical management, and surgical intervention in selected patients.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1335-1350
Number of pages16
JournalPediatric Clinics of North America
Volume40
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1993

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