Improved survival in a multidisciplinary short bowel syndrome program |
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Authors: | Modi Biren P Langer Monica Ching Y Avery Valim Clarissa Waterford Stephen D Iglesias Julie Duro Debora Lo Clifford Jaksic Tom Duggan Christopher |
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Institution: | a Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR), Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA b Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA c Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA d Clinical Research Program, Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA |
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Abstract: | PurposePediatric short bowel syndrome (SBS) remains a management challenge with significant mortality. In 1999, we initiated a multidisciplinary pediatric intestinal rehabilitation program. The purpose of this study was to determine if the multidisciplinary approach was associated with improved survival in this patient population.MethodsThe Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation includes dedicated staff in surgery, gastroenterology, nutrition, pharmacy, nursing, and social work. We reviewed the medical records of all inpatients and outpatients with severe SBS treated from 1999 to 2006. These patients were compared to a historical control group of 30 consecutive patients with severe SBS who were treated between 1986 and 1998.ResultsFifty-four patients with severe SBS managed by the multidisciplinary program were identified. Median follow-up was 403 days. The mean residual small intestinal length was 70 ± 36 vs 83 ± 67 cm in the historical controls (P = NS). Mean peak direct bilirubin was 8.1 ± 7.9 vs 9.0 ± 7.4 mg/dL in controls (P = NS). Full enteral nutrition was achieved in 36 (67%) of 54 patients with severe SBS vs 20 (67%) of 30 patients in the control group (P = NS). The overall survival rate, however, was 89% (48/54), which is significantly higher than in the historical controls (70%, 21/30; P < .05).ConclusionsA multidisciplinary approach to intestinal rehabilitation allows for fully integrated care of inpatients and outpatients with SBS by fostering coordination of surgical, medical, and nutritional management. Our experience with 2 comparable cohorts demonstrates that this multidisciplinary approach is associated with improved survival. |
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Keywords: | Short bowel syndrome Intestinal failure Multidisciplinary care Survival Outcomes |
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