International Journal of Clinical Pediatrics, ISSN 1927-1255 print, 1927-1263 online, Open Access
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Original Article

Volume 15, Number 1, March 2026, pages 8-15


Efficacy of Teduglutide for Pediatric and Short Bowel Syndrome-Associated Intestinal Failure: A Systematic Review

Figures

↓  Figure 1. Study selection for systematic review.
Figure 1.
↓  Figure 2. Outcomes.
Figure 2.

Tables

↓  Table 1. Summary of Individual Study Characteristics
 
StudyStudy designPatients (TED/SOC)Female sex (TED/SOC)Age (years) (TED/SOC)Weight z-score, mean at baseline (TED/SOC)Height z-score, mean at baseline (TED/SOC)Baseline BMI (TED/SOC)Patients with remaining colon (TED/SOC)
Data are presented as mean values unless otherwise specified. BMI: body mass index; NR: not reported; SOC: standard of care; TED: teduglutide.
Fifi et al, 2023 [8]Post-hoc exploratory analysis87/1427/55.7/4.4−0.3/0.2−0.3/0.5−0.1/−0.182/11
Chiba et al, 2023 [9]Secondary analysis7/52/28.9/8.3−1.5/−0.6−1.5/0.1NR7/5
Kocoshis et al, 2020 [7]Phase III clinical trial50/98/76.5/6−0.9/−0.2−1.3/−0.4−0.1/0.1NR

 

↓  Table 2. Summary of the Risk of Bias Assessment
 
StudyBias from randomization processBias due to deviations from intended interventionsBias due to missing outcome dataBias in measurements of outcomesBias in selection of the reported resultOverall risk of bias
Risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane RoB 2 tool.
Fifi et al, 2023 [9]LowLowLowSome concernsLowSome concerns
Chiba et al, 2023 [8]Some concernsLowLowSome concernsLowSome concerns
Kocoshis et al, 2020 [7]LowLowLowLowLowLow