SHORT-BOWEL SYNDROME

Authors
SCOLAPIO JS FLEMING CR
Citation
Js. Scolapio et Cr. Fleming, SHORT-BOWEL SYNDROME, Gastroenterology clinics of North America, 27(2), 1998, pp. 467
Citations number
54
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Journal title
Gastroenterology clinics of North America → ACNP
ISSN journal
08898553
Volume
27
Issue
2
Year of publication
1998
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8553(1998)27:2<467:>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
This article discusses the causes, prognosis, and management of short bowel syndrome. Attempts to enhance intestinal adaptation with trophic factors and surgical treatment options, including small bowel transpl antation, are discussed.