Impact of Short Bowel Syndrome on Quality of Life and Family: The Patient's Perspective

Conclusion Although advances have been made on the treatment of children with SBS, and improvements have been reached on home PN, this condition is still significantly affecting the quality of life of children and their families. The future quality control of medical care must have greater focus on psychosocial and emotional functioning, aiming for the best possible quality of life. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - January 30, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Pederiva, Federica Khalil, Basem Morabito, Antonino Wood, Sarah J. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research