In this episode, Drs. Jason Silverman and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Paul Wales all about the surgical management of short bowel syndrome, including decision-making based on initial presentation and important considerations for any autologous reconstruction procedure.

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To define intestinal failure, short bowel syndrome and ultrashort bowel syndrome as well as surgical subtypes of short bowel syndrome
To review surgical considerations in the staged management of short bowel syndrome
To discuss surgical approaches to autologous bowel reconstruction including their potential advantages and disadvantages

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