Short bowel syndrome in infants: modern views on problem according to literature and own experience

Summary. Short bowel syndrome (SBS) in infants refers to the condition of nutritional malabsorption because of anatomical or /and functional loss of a significant length of the small intestine. The problem of SBS is actual up till now because of high quantity of surgical operations in full-term and premature newborns. The main clinical manifestations of SBS are pronounced malabsorption and maldigestion. Patients with SBS need long-term parenteral nutrition support until intestinal adaptation occurs. Therefore, children need long-term regular monitoring to prevent various complications. SBS treatment is aimed at achievement of adequate enteral nutrition of infants.