TITLE:
Navigating Long-Term Management Challenges in Short Bowel Syndrome: A Case Report of Chronic Intestinal Failure Complicated by Kidney Dysfunction
AUTHORS:
Abraamyan Feruza, Prasad Thajus, Salk Spencer, Mahmood Khalid
KEYWORDS:
Crohn’s Disease, Intestinal Failure, Short Bowel Syndrome, High Ileostomy Output, TPN
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Internal Medicine,
Vol.14 No.2,
May
31,
2024
ABSTRACT: The most common cause of intestinal failure is short bowel syndrome (SBS), occurring as a result of a small functional intestine length, usually less than 200 cm, leading to intestinal malabsorption. A 59-year-old female with a past medical history of Crohn’s disease status post total colectomy with ileostomy over 20 years ago came to the hospital due to progressive weakness. Despite medical management, the patient had high ileostomy output, leading to electrolyte disbalance, metabolic acidosis, dehydration, and progressive kidney decline. Due to the high dependence on continuous fluid supplementation, it was decided to place a port for parenteral hydration to maintain fluid replacements and homeostasis after discharge. Prompt initiation of parenteral fluid replacement and close follow-up on patients with ileostomy and intestinal failure is strongly recommended to avoid complications and prevent intestinal, liver, or kidney transplants.