Adult Short Bowel Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to Nutritional, Medical, and Surgical Management

Authored by Mandy L. Corrigan, Kristen Roberts, and Ezra Steiger, this book serves as a definitive guide to the medical, surgical, and nutritional care of complex patients with Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS). It provides up-to-date, evidence-based information on SBS, along with global perspectives and emerging areas of research that are shaping the care of patients with this condition.

Who is this Book For?

This comprehensive resource is designed for nutritionists, dieticians, physicians (including general practitioners, gastroenterologists, and surgeons), nurse practitioners, pharmacists, students, and researchers. It serves as a quick reference guide to the medical, surgical, and nutritional care of complex patients with short bowel syndrome.

Key Features and Chapters

This book presents:

• Emerging research areas related to Short Bowel Syndrome, including the gut microbiome and pre/probiotics, as well as their current applications in clinical practice
• A comprehensive overview, classification, and complications of the Short Bowel Syndrome disease state
• Effective dietary concepts, including the rationale and use of oral rehydration solutions, for managing malabsorption caused by Short Bowel Syndrome
• Medical and pharmaceutical management techniques to complement nutrition interventions
• Surgical options for consideration in patients with Short Bowel Syndrome
• International perspectives on treatment and care

Book Details

Published by Academic Press, this 252-page paperback book was released on October 25, 2018. The ISBN-10 is 0128143304, and the ISBN-13 is 978-0128143308. The book is written in English, making it accessible to a global audience of healthcare professionals and researchers.

With its comprehensive coverage of Short Bowel Syndrome and its management, this book is an essential resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students seeking to improve patient outcomes and stay updated on the latest research and best practices in this field.