Intestinal failure (IF) is a condition in which severe intestinal malabsorption mandates
artificial nutrition through a parenteral route. Causes of severe protracted IF include short …

BACKGROUND: Pediatric intestinal failure (IF) is a complex clinical problem requiring
coordinated multi-disciplinary care. Our objective was to review the evidence for the benefit …

Intestinal failure is a rare, debilitating condition that presents both acute and chronic medical
management challenges. The condition is incompatible with life in the absence of the safe …

Background: Parenteral nutrition (PN) is the main treatment for intestinal failure. Objective:
We aimed to review the indications for home parenteral nutrition (HPN) in children and …

Intestinal failure (IF) is a well identified clinical condition, which is characterised by the
reduction of functional gut capacity below the minimum needed for adequate digestion and …

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a cause of significant morbidity and mortality in children.
Probiotics, due to their beneficial effects on the gastrointestinal tract (eg, improving gut …

Pediatric intestinal failure is a complex and devastating condition defined as the inability of
the intestine to absorb an adequate amount of fluid and nutrients to sustain life. The primary …

Background & aims Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) is indicated in patients with chronic
intestinal failure. The aim of the current study was to review existing scientific literature of full …

Background: Children with chronic intestinal failure (IF) treated with long-term parenteral
nutrition (PN) may present with low bone mineral density (BMD). The cause may reflect …

Objective To examine treatment outcomes in pediatric patients with ultrashort small bowel
(USSB) syndrome in an intestinal rehabilitation program (IRP). Study design We reviewed …