Enteral and parenteral nutrition in patients with enteric fistulas and short bowel syndrome

Surg Clin North Am. 1987 Jun;67(3):551-71. doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(16)44232-5.

Abstract

Significant advances in the use of enteral and parenteral nutrition in patients with either enteric fistulas or short bowel syndrome include increased usage of enteral nutrition because of its trophic effects on the gut and increased usage of both enteral and parenteral nutrition in the home setting. Current investigations are directed toward identifying gut-specific fuels and dietary and pharmacologic enhancement of nutrient utilization.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Physiological
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Enteral Nutrition*
  • Home Care Services
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / physiopathology
  • Intestinal Fistula / surgery
  • Intestinal Fistula / therapy*
  • Intestines / physiopathology
  • Malabsorption Syndromes / therapy*
  • Parenteral Nutrition, Total*
  • Postoperative Care
  • Short Bowel Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Short Bowel Syndrome / surgery
  • Short Bowel Syndrome / therapy*
  • Wound Healing