title: Intestinal Failure in Children.
abstract: Children with intestinal failure have had improved survival, particularly those with extreme short bowel syndrome, over the last 10-15 y. This has been attributed to better understanding of the pathophysiology of intestinal failure, improvement in line care, recognition of the importance of a team approach as well as the progress of intestinal transplant as a viable option. Parenteral nutrition remains the cornerstone for the continual survival of these patients. This review will cover contemporary approaches to intestinal failure including post surgical approaches, non-transplant surgery, dietetic and medication approaches during the adaptation process, considerations for home parenteral nutrition and latest in intestinal transplantation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: Theodoric
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.affiliation: Liver Unit (Including Small Bowel Transplantation), Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH, UK. girish.gupte@bch.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Girish
authors.identifier: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9026-1583
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gupte
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D012778:Short Bowel Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy
keywords: Faltering growth; Growth; Intestinal failure; Intestinal transplantation; Parenteral nutrition; STEP procedure; Total parenteral nutrition