Adult

Definitions, Classification and Prognosis of Intestinal Failure (IF)

• Define chronic intestinal failure (CIF)
• Describe approaches to classify IF (acute, subacute, chronic) and short bowel syndrome (Group 1, Group 2, Group 3)
• Relate classification to prognosis of IF

Late Graft Function, Timing and Outcomes of Intestinal Re-transplantation

1. Summarize the challenges of late graft function and intestinal re-transplantation
2. Understand the approach and timing of intestinal re-transplantation
3. Describe outcomes for late graft function and intestinal re-transplantation

Management of Vaccine Induced Thrombosis and Thrombocytopenia (VITTs), Low Platelets and Clots

• Discuss causes of thrombosis and thrombocytopenia
• Discuss pathophysiology and management of VITTs
• Summarize VITTs in patients with Short Bowel Syndrome

Intestinal Transplant: Where Did We Start, How Did We Get Here?

• Summarize the history of intestinal transplantation
• Describe different types of intestinal transplantation and techniques used
• Describe the current status of intestinal transplantation

Surgery for Chronic Intestinal Failure (CIF)

1. Describe the role for surgery in IF patients
2. Describe the choice of surgical procedures for treatment of CIF
3. Describe surgical and nutritional outcomes for CIF

Bone Health in Intestinal Rehabilitation

• Summarize the occurrence of osteopenia/osteoporosis in CIF pre and post-intestinal transplant
• Describe evaluation of bone health in CIF
• Determine best approaches to managing bone health in CIF

Best Practices in Managing Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS)

• Summarize best practices in managing SBS
• Describe approaches to understanding prognosis and goals of care in SBS
• Discuss approaches to monitoring and preventing complications in SBS

Mistakes to Avoid in Managing Chronic Intestinal Failure (CIF)

• Describe the principles of medical management of CIF
• Discuss the common complications in CIF
• Describe the common pitfalls in managing CIF

Phenotypic Differences in Intestinal Failure Based on Differences in Gastrointestinal Anatomy

• Summarize the anatomic classification for short bowel syndrome
• Describe phenotypic characteristics of the different anatomic subgroups
• Identify different approaches to management based on GI anatomy

Individualizing Care in Intestinal Failure: Teduglutide and Transplant

• Understand use of teduglutide in short bowel syndrome-related intestinal failure
• Understand differential responses to teduglutide based on GI anatomy
• Understand current indications and outcomes for intestinal transplantation

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