Short Bowel Syndrome

Management of malabsorption following extensive bowel resection.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
GastroenterologySurgeryNutrition

Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [TA804]: Teduglutide for treating short bowel syndrome
National
A global consensus on the definitions, diagnosis and management of short bowel syndrome and intestinal failure
Local
AGA Clinical Practice Update on Diet and Nutritional Therapies in Short Bowel Syndrome
Local
AGA Clinical Practice Update on Management of Short Bowel Syndrome: Expert Review
Local
British Dietetic Association consensus guidelines on the nutritional management of adults with short bowel syndrome
Local
British Society of Gastroenterology consensus guidelines on the management of patients with a short bowel
Local
ESPEN guideline on chronic intestinal failure in adults – Update 2023
Local
ESPEN practical guideline: Clinical nutrition in chronic intestinal failure
Local
Intestinal Rehabilitation Programs in the Management of Pediatric Intestinal Failure and Short Bowel Syndrome (NASPGHAN Clinical Guideline)
Local
Teduglutide for treating short bowel syndrome | NICE technology appraisal guidance [TA804]
Local