Liver Disease Secondary to Intestinal Failure

Table 3

Etiology of liver disease in SBS patients receiving prolonged parenteral nutrition.

Etiological factors
Duration of parenteral nutrition
Length of bowel remnant
Compromised enterohepatic circulation
Lack of enteral nutrition
Recurrent episodes of sepsis
Toxic components of parenteral nutrition such as peroxides
Protein deficiency
Lack of essential fatty acids and chlorine
Excess of dextrose and/or lipids