FROM BOWELS TO BILIRUBIN UNRAVELING THE MECHANISM OF INTESTINAL FAILURE ASSOCIATED LIVER DISEASE: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Abstract

Intestinal failure associated with liver disease (IFALD) is an intricate illness having the prevalence of 40-60% in paediatric population and 15-40% in adults [1]. The diseases corresponding with liver include cholestasis, gall bladder disease, steatohepatitis, and biliary cirrhosis [1]. Since IFALD has a complicated etiology there are many factors causing it but parenteral administration (PN) remains the key reason. Each patient of a different age group presents with varying symptoms and signs, so the treatment strategy is tailored accordingly. This review encompasses the risk factors causing IFALD along with the intricate pathogenesis, the changes that can be bought in our diet to prevent it from occurring and last most importantly the management techniques along with the line of treatment.