1st Edition
by Mandy L. Corrigan (Editor), Kristen Roberts (Editor), Ezra Steiger (Editor)
Adult Short Bowel Syndrome: Nutritional, Medical, and Surgical Management
serves as a practical guide to the medical, surgical and nutritional
care of complex patients with Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS), providing
information on SBS with the most up-to-date, evidence-based data
available. Additionally, the book presents global perspectives and
highlights emerging areas of research that are influencing the care of
patients with SBS. Intended for nutritionists, dieticians, physicians
(specifically, general practitioners, gastroenterologists, and
surgeons), nurse practitioners, pharmacists, students and researchers,
this book serves as a quick reference on the medical, surgical and
nutritional care of complex patients with short bowel syndrome.
- Presents
emerging areas of research related to Short Bowel Syndrome (gut
microbiome, pre/probiotics), as well as current applications in clinical
practice
- Compiles an overview, classification and complications of the Short Bowel Syndrome disease state
- Contains
effective dietary concepts (including rationale and use of oral
rehydration solutions) for managing malabsorption caused by Short Bowel
Syndrome
- Includes medical and pharmaceutical management techniques to compliment nutrition interventions
- Discusses surgical options for consideration in patients with Short Bowel Syndrome
- Highlights international perspectives on treatment and care
