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Short Bowel Syndrome in Children

A Comprehensive Guide for Pediatric Clinicians and Researchers

  • 1st Edition - June 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Kenneth KY Wong, Patrick HY Chung
  • Language: English

“Short Bowel Syndrome in Children: A Comprehensive Guide for Pediatric Clinicians and Researchers” addresses the complex management of pediatric short bowel syndrome (SBS), offe… Read more

Description

“Short Bowel Syndrome in Children: A Comprehensive Guide for Pediatric Clinicians and Researchers” addresses the complex management of pediatric short bowel syndrome (SBS), offering a detailed overview from its underlying causes to multidisciplinary treatment options. The book begins with chapters focusing on the fundamental aspects of SBS such as its epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology and intestinal adaptation. It then explores clinical management, including diagnostic approaches, nutritional strateies, line access and care considerations, pharmacological and novel therapies, as well as surgical interventions like intestinal lengthening and small bowel transplantation. Potential complications and long-term rehabilitation approaches are also discussed. The book then concludes with a look towards future developments, including emerging biotechnology such as tissue engineering, stem cell therapies, and the integration of artificial intelligence. This reference equips pediatric gastroenterologists, surgeons and clinicians with the latest evidence-based protocols and innovative approaches necessary for advancing patient care. Its comprehensive, visual, and practical format makes it an essential resource for improving clinical outcomes, guiding research, and fostering best practices in pediatric SBS management.

Key features

• Provides practical, step-by-step guidance on multidisciplinary management of pediatric short bowel syndrome
• Covers emerging therapies like growth factors, tissue engineering, and precision medicine
• Explores surgical interventions including bowel lengthening and transplantation
• Presents nutritional management strategies, including parenteral nutrition weaning procedures
• Incorporates detailed protocols, clinical applications, and visual aids to enhance understanding

Readership

Practicing pediatric gastroenterologists, clinicians and surgeons specializing in intestinal disorders

Table of contents

Section 1: Foundational Information

1. Definition, epidemiology, and etiology of short bowel syndrome in children

2. Pathophysiology and intestinal adaptation
Section 2: Clinical management and methods

3. Diagnostic approaches and initial assessment

4. Nutritional management and parenteral nutrition

5. Line access and care for parenteral nutrition

6. Pharmacological and novel therapies

7. Surgical interventions for intestinal lengthening

8. Small bowel transplantation and management after transplantation
Section 3: Complications and advanced care

9. Managing complications: liver disease and sepsis

10. Long-term outcomes and quality of life
Section 4: Future directions

11. Role of microbiome

12. Distraction bowel lengthening

13. Regenerative medicine for short bowel syndrome

14. AI and short bowel syndrome

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

Kenneth KY Wong

Editor

Professor Kenneth Wong received his medical degree from University of Edinburgh and his Ph.D degree in immunology at Imperial College, UK. He is currently Li Shu-Pui Endowed Professor in Surgery and Chief of Paediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery, HKU.

He is an internationally renowned paediatric surgeon with clinical interests in neonatal surgery, advanced laparoscopic/ robotic surgery, and thoracic surgery. He has been co-project leader in “Laparoscopic Workshops for Paedaitric Surgeons in China” since 2007 and has helped train over 2500 Chinese paediatric surgeons. He has also hosted numerous minimally invasive surgery workshops in Hong Kong and is a Faculty member of IRCAD, Taiwan. In 2023, his team was awarded the Hospital Authority Outstanding team award for Neonatal Surgical Service.

He has published over 250 papers in peer-reviewed journals. He serves as Founding Editor-in-Chief for Journal of Pediatric Surgery Open, and is Associate Editor for Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Frontiers in Pediatrics and BMC Pediatrics. He has been invited and given over 100 invited lectures worldwide.

Professor Wong is the immediate past-President of Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS), and is current President of Asian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (AAPS) and Hong Kong Society of Paediatric Surgery (HKSPS).

Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

Patrick HY Chung

Editor

Dr Chung graduated from the University of Hong Kong in 2004 and received his surgical training at the Department of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital. He obtained his fellowship qualification in 2011 and the Master of Surgery (HKU) in 2017. He is currently Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Dean (Alumni Engagement) of HKUMed, and Deputy Chief in Paediatric Surgery at Queen Mary Hospital. Additionally he is Person-in-Charge of Surgical Oncology service at Hong Kong Children’s Hospital; Council member and Chairman of Scientific Committee of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong; Vice president of the Hong Kong Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, and Secretary General of the Asian Surgical Association.

Dr Chung has concentrated his clinical experience and research on paediatric hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal diseases. He has authored 3 book chapters and published 135 articles in top ranking journals including the Lancet, The Journal of Hepatology and The Journal of Paediatric Surgery. Additionally, he serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of Paediatric Surgery Open since 2021.

Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong