Short bowel syndrome: the pathophysiology and treatment

Jacquie Peck, Lian Soo, Lela Boland, Al Windsor, Alec Engledow

Gastrointestinal Nursing, Vol. 10, Iss. 2, 07 Mar 2012, pp 32 - 38

Short bowel syndrome is a complex part of intestinal failure. This group of patients have complex care pathways requiring the management from a specialist multidisciplinary team. Nutrition, fluid and electrolyte management, complex wound management, surgical interventions and psychosocial support are part of the daily treatment. If managed incorrectly, short bowel syndrome can be life threatening. In this article, Jacquie Peck, Lian Soo, Lela Boland, Al Windsor and Alec Engledow provide an explanation of the pathophysiology of short bowel syndrome and management provided by a specialist unit.

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