title: Nutritional deficiencies in intestinal failure.
abstract: Intestinal failure (IF) is the ultimate malabsorption state, with multiple causes, requiring long-term therapy with enteral or intravenous fluids and nutrient supplements. The primary goal during management of children with potentially reversible IF is to promote intestinal autonomy while supporting normal growth, nutrient status, and preventing complications from parenteral nutrition therapy. This article presents how an improved understanding of digestive pathophysiology is essential for diagnosis, successful management, and prevention of nutrient deficiencies in children with IF.
authors.affiliation: Peds GI, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Chicago, 5839 South Maryland Avenue, MC 4065, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
authors.forename: Charmaine H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Mziray-Andrew
authors.forename: Timothy A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Sentongo
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004066:Digestive System Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007408:Intestinal Absorption; D008286:Malabsorption Syndromes / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology*; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000209:etiology* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology*; D018977:Micronutrients / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000172:deficiency / Q000378:metabolism; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects; D012778:Short Bowel Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000172:deficiency / Q000378:metabolism; D014815:Vitamins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D018977:Micronutrients; D014131:Trace Elements; D014815:Vitamins