There are very few published reports on the use of home enteral nutritional support (enteral nutrition) in short bowel syndrome. In a recent report from a large at-home enteral nutrition program in Canada, only 9 of 727 patients received home parenteral nutrition for short bowel syndrome.

Successful treatment of patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS) depends on adaptation of the remaining bowel, which requires a combination of pharmacological and nutritional therapy. Although the short bowel syndrome diet is quite similar for those with and without colonic segments, some key differences should be noted. This article focuses on dietary interventions that promote adaptation, increase absorption, and consequently reduce stool volume.