Intestinal failure

This practical 'how to' manual for the multidisciplinary team managing this difficult patient population. This book considers the diagnosis, treatment (both medical and surgical) and management of adult and pediatric patients with intestinal failure. It provides a long term view in dealing with these patients to improve results, quality of life and patient care. It brings together an editorial team to encompass adult and pediatric gastroenterology, surgery and nutrition. Intestinal failure is a challenging, emerging field that has been the subject of much research and debate in recent years and has only recently become widely accepted as a distinct clinical syndrome. This book provides an in-depth review of scientific theory and clinical practice relating to intestinal failure with specific emphasis on assessment and management as part of a multidisciplinary team. This book provides a practical how-to guide to the management of adult and pediatric patients with intestinal failure, focusing on quality-of-life issues that are at the heart of patient care.