Programs & care
Intestinal Failure and Rehabilitation Programs
AIRI provides physician-led, multidisciplinary care for patients with intestinal failure, short bowel syndrome, and complex nutrition needs. Our programs support patients across the continuum of care, from intestinal rehabilitation and complication prevention to evaluation and coordination of advanced surgical and transplant care when needed.
Explore our programs
Intestinal Failure Program
Coordinated medical and nutrition care for patients with intestinal failure, including clinical monitoring, central line care, and support with the transition from hospital to home.
Short Bowel Syndrome
Specialized care for patients with short bowel syndrome, focused on improving intestinal function and absorption, managing nutrition and hydration needs, and reducing dependence on medical nutrition and fluid support when clinically appropriate.
Intestinal Rehabilitation
A multidisciplinary approach to improving intestinal function, optimizing nutrition and hydration, managing complications, and helping patients achieve greater nutritional independence.
Intestinal Transplant
For patients with severe or life-threatening complications of intestinal failure, AIRI helps identify when intestinal transplant evaluation may be appropriate and coordinates referral to specialized transplant centers.
How these programs fit together
Intestinal failure is the broader condition in which the intestine cannot absorb enough nutrients, fluids, or electrolytes without medical support. Short bowel syndrome is one common cause. Intestinal rehabilitation is the treatment approach that helps the remaining intestine work as well as it can, and intestinal transplant is an advanced option when other treatment can no longer keep a patient safe and healthy.
Not every patient needs every program. Our team evaluates each patient's needs and coordinates the appropriate care with their existing gastroenterologist, surgeon, and hospital team.
Refer a patient or ask a question
Hospitals, LTACHs, gastroenterologists, and surgeons across northern California are encouraged to refer early, before the next admission. Patients and families are welcome to contact us with questions.