Raul Silva, Paula Guerra, Anabela Rocha, Miguel Correia, Ricardo Ferreira, Jorge Fonseca, Eduardo Lima, António Oliveira, Marta Vargas Gomes, Diogo Ramos, Valeska Andreozzi, Marisa D Santos
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to assess the clinical, economic, and humanistic impact of short-bowel syndrome/chronic intestinal failure (SBS/CIF) in Portugal. METHODS: This is a retrospective multicenter cohort chart review study, with a cross-sectional component for quality-of-life (QoL) evaluation. Inclusion criteria comprised patients with SBS/CIF, aged ≥1 year, with stable parenteral nutrition (PN). Data collection included patient chart review over a 12-month period and patient/caregiver self-report and SF-36/PedsQL™ questionnaires...
August 2023: GE Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology