Description

The world of intestinal failure has changed markedly over the last 30 years. From TPN dependence and the complications of intestinal failure associated liver disease and central line management, intestinal transplantation came to the fore as the ultimate salvage therapy. Now some 30 years later, the pendulum has swung somewhat to fewer transplants and better long term salvage with medical and surgical therapies for intestinal failure. New pharmacological therapies may offer alternatives to transplantation. This session will review where we started, how we progressed and what is the paradigm for managing intestinal failure patients, adults and children currently.

Specialty

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  Ostomy
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  Professional Practice
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  Wound

Learning Outcome

Handouts

• (305) Norma Gill Lecture History and Current Trends in Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplantation

Additional Info

Pharmacology Credits:
0.25