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SBS results from reduction in length of the small bowel, primarily owing to intestinal resection.1,3 Depending on remnant bowel anatomy and its residual function, patients with SBS may not be able to absorb sufficient nutrients with a conventional diet alone.3,5
The true incidence and prevalence of SBS in the US are unknown due to its rarity, potential under-reporting, and the lack of reliable patient databases.6,7
Patients with SBS comprise a heterogeneous population with varying etiologies that may differ between adults and children.8 The most common causes of SBS in adults include postoperative complications, mesenteric ischemia, and Crohn’s disease.8 In pediatric patients, the most common causes of SBS are congenital and perinatal diseases.9
The loss of functioning intestinal surface area in SBS results in decreased absorption of macronutrients, fluid and/or electrolytes wherein health and/or growth is unable to be maintained with a conventional diet and intravenous (IV) supplementation is required.5
Following extensive intestinal resection, structural and functional changes in the remaining intestine may occur to absorb more nutrients and fluid through a natural compensatory process called intestinal adaptation.10-12 This process is encouraged by the presence of nutrients in the gut lumen and the release of gut-related hormones—notably glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1, GLP-2 and growth hormone. Intestinal adaptation can facilitate weaning patients from parenteral nutrition and IV fluid support.12 However, this process is affected by several factors, including a patient’s clinical status and remnant anatomy.12, 13
Presentation of typical signs and symptoms leading to suspicion of SBS may be confirmed by medical history and/or imaging to confirm bowel length as well as assessments of vitamin, nutrient, and electrolyte levels.14
Patients with SBS may experience complications related directly to the disease, as the result of fluid/electrolyte imbalance and malnutrition, and complications associated with parenteral nutrition.15 Along with physical limitations, SBS is associated with decreased health-related quality of life and increased morbidity and mortality in adult and pediatric patients.16-19
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