Liver disease secondary to intestinal failure

Biomed Res Int. 2014:2014:968357. doi: 10.1155/2014/968357. Epub 2014 Jan 15.

Abstract

IFALD is a common and potentially life-threatening condition for patients with SBS requiring long-term PN. There exists the potential for decreasing its incidence by optimizing the composition and the rate of infusion of parenteral solutions, by advocating a multidisciplinary approach, and by early referral for intestinal-liver transplantation to ensure long-term survival of patients with SBS.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Intestinal Diseases* / complications
  • Intestinal Diseases* / physiopathology
  • Liver Diseases* / etiology
  • Liver Diseases* / physiopathology