The management of patients with Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach including management of fluid, pharmacological agents, co-morbid disease, dietary/hydration, and occasionally, surgery. An understanding of the physiological alterations that occur in SBS is useful to understand the treatments employed for this condition. This book discusses these physiological alterations along with the roles of oral diet and fluid modifications, enteral and parenteral nutrition support, medications including trophic factors and surgical options.

Short Bowel Syndrome: Definition, Classification, Etiology, Epidemiology, Survival, and Costs. Psychological, Social, and Quality of Life Considerations in Short Bowel Syndrome. Short Bowel Syndrome: Anatomical and Physiological Considerations. Intestinal Adaptation: The Contemporary Treatment Goal for Short Bowel Syndrome. Diarrhea in Short Bowel Syndrome. Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disturbances. Cholelithiasis and Nephrolithiasis. Metabolic Bone Disease in Adults with Short Bowel Syndrome. Clinical and Nutritional Assessment in the Patient with Short Bowel Syndrome. Diet Considerations in Short Bowel Syndrome. Maintaining Hydration in the Short Bowel Patient. Vitamins: Supplementation and Monitoring. Management of Trace Elements in Short Bowel Syndrome. Enteral Feeding in Short Bowel Syndrome. Parenteral Nutrition for Short Bowel Syndrome: Practical Aspects. Drug Delivery and Bioavailability in Short Bowel Syndrome. The Role of Antimotility and Antisecretory Agents in the Management of Short Bowel Syndrome. Luminally Active Therapies: Pancreatic Enzymes, Bile Acids, Bile Acid Binders, Antimicrobials, Probiotics, and Prebiotics in Short Bowel Syndrome. Glucagon-Like Peptide-2 in Short Bowel Syndrome. Utility of Growth Hormone and Other Potential Agents to Restore Enteral Autonomy in Short Bowel Syndrome. Surgical Considerations in the Short Bowel Syndrome. Ostomy, Fistula, and Skin Management. Autologous Gastrointestinal Reconstruction. Intestinal Transplantation. Home Parenteral Nutrition Initiation, Monitoring, and Weaning. Intestinal Failure-Associated Liver Disease. Central Venous Catheter Complications: Management and Prevention. Meeting the Unmet Needs of Home Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Consumers: Education, Networking, and Support. Patient and Caregiver Perspectives: Learn and Live!