title: Neonatal short bowel syndrome.
abstract: Neonatal short bowel syndrome is a disease with a high morbidity and mortality. The management of these patients is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach. Recent advances in medical and surgical treatment options have improved outcomes. The following review highlights salient points in the management of this challenging patient population.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR), Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors.forename: Ivan M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Gutierrez
authors.forename: Kuang Horng
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.forename: Tom
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Jaksic
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007226:Infant Mortality / Q000639:trends; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000637:transplantation; D012778:Short Bowel Syndrome / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome