Short Bowel Syndrome
Pediatric short bowel syndrome is the most common cause of intestinal failure in children. It happens when half or more of the small intestine is missing. At 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Children's, our team of specialists work together to combine the latest surgical approaches with nutritional expertise to help kids with short bowel syndrome (also known as short gut syndrome). We provide coordinated, family-centered care thats focused on relieving short bowel symptoms, restoring bowel function, and helping your child be as healthy and independent as possible.
Pediatric short bowel syndrome is the most common cause of intestinal failure in children. It happens when half or more of the small intestine is missing. At 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Children's, our team of specialists work together to combine the latest surgical approaches with nutritional expertise to help kids with short bowel syndrome (also known as short gut syndrome). We provide coordinated, family-centered care thats focused on relieving short bowel symptoms, restoring bowel function, and helping your child be as healthy and independent as possible.
Why Choose Us
At 消消消消消消消娼瞳, we do everything in our power to help your child gain maximum independence. Your childs top-notch short bowel care team, depending on the location you visit and your childs condition, may include:
- General surgeons
- Gastroenterologists
- Dietitians
- Neonatologists
- Radiologists
- Interventional radiologists
- Pathologists
- Pain management specialists
- Speech-language pathologists
- Behavioral health professionals (neuropsychologists, psychologists, psychiatrists)
- Social workers
- Child Life specialists
We all work together to evaluate your child, address their nutritional needs, diagnose whats causing short bowel syndrome, and develop a treatment plan specific to your child. And were here for your family for the long run providing full-service clinical care, as well as compassionate support and help in finding community resources to help your child grow up healthy.