Case Report

Short Bowel Syndrome: A Case Series and Review of Literature

Volume: 9 Number: 3 September 16, 2024
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Short Bowel Syndrome: A Case Series and Review of Literature

Abstract

Short Bowel Syndrome, defined as remaining small bowel in continuity of less than 200 cm, is a disorder with varied presentations and frequent and often difficult-to-manage complications. The most commonly encountered complications are mainly nutritional, gastrointestinal and nephrological. Anticoagulation and bone disorders due to micronutrient and drug malabsorption, among other causes, are also encountered. The clinical follow-ups and considerations necessary vary between patients. Functional, pathophysiological, etiological, clinical and anatomical classifications exist to help physicians predict the required interventions. Herein, we summarise our experience with three cases with differing presentations and prognoses. We discuss the problems encountered during their management in light of the existing literature and guidelines. Specialised units and a multi-departmental approach remain vital in managing intestinal failure and short bowel syndrome; better tools and further research are yet to be required.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

​Internal Diseases

Journal Section

Case Report

Early Pub Date

September 11, 2024

Publication Date

September 16, 2024

Submission Date

April 16, 2024

Acceptance Date

June 12, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 9 Number: 3

APA
Tamer, A., & Zengin, T. (2024). Short Bowel Syndrome: A Case Series and Review of Literature. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences, 9(3), 277-282. https://doi.org/10.26453/otjhs.1469381
AMA
1.Tamer A, Zengin T. Short Bowel Syndrome: A Case Series and Review of Literature. OTJHS. 2024;9(3):277-282. doi:10.26453/otjhs.1469381
Chicago
Tamer, Ali, and Tunahan Zengin. 2024. “Short Bowel Syndrome: A Case Series and Review of Literature”. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences 9 (3): 277-82. https://doi.org/10.26453/otjhs.1469381.
EndNote
Tamer A, Zengin T (September 1, 2024) Short Bowel Syndrome: A Case Series and Review of Literature. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences 9 3 277–282.
IEEE
[1]A. Tamer and T. Zengin, “Short Bowel Syndrome: A Case Series and Review of Literature”, OTJHS, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 277–282, Sept. 2024, doi: 10.26453/otjhs.1469381.
ISNAD
Tamer, Ali - Zengin, Tunahan. “Short Bowel Syndrome: A Case Series and Review of Literature”. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences 9/3 (September 1, 2024): 277-282. https://doi.org/10.26453/otjhs.1469381.
JAMA
1.Tamer A, Zengin T. Short Bowel Syndrome: A Case Series and Review of Literature. OTJHS. 2024;9:277–282.
MLA
Tamer, Ali, and Tunahan Zengin. “Short Bowel Syndrome: A Case Series and Review of Literature”. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences, vol. 9, no. 3, Sept. 2024, pp. 277-82, doi:10.26453/otjhs.1469381.
Vancouver
1.Ali Tamer, Tunahan Zengin. Short Bowel Syndrome: A Case Series and Review of Literature. OTJHS. 2024 Sep. 1;9(3):277-82. doi:10.26453/otjhs.1469381

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