Challenges of elderly patients with short bowel syndrome

Objective: This is a case report presenting two elderly patients; one with mesenteric ischemia and the second with gallstone ileus, in which their operative management has resulted in short bowel syndrome (SBS).

Case: This pathology required prolonged post-operative care and monitoring with the management of different related complications.

Conclusion: This case report will cover the pathophysiology, medical and operative management in addition to the acute and chronic complications of SBS. Keywords: Short Bowel, Syndrome, Mesenteric, Ischemia, Gallstone, Ileus results.

Author(s): Maryam Said Rashid Al Hashmi

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