TY - JOUR
T1 - Does total parenteral nutrition-induced intestinal mucosal atrophy occur in humans and can it be affected by enteral supplements?
AU - Alpers, David H.
AU - Stenson, William F.
PY - 1996
Y1 - 1996
N2 - When generalized malnutrition is present, the relative merits of providing nutritional support by enteral or parenteral feeding have been commonly resolved by using the enteral route if it is available. However, if the parenteral route alone is chosen, there remains the question whether intestinal mucosal mass or function (absorption or barrier maintenance) is affected and, if so, whether enteral supplements are beneficial. This article reviews the current information available and its application to the care of patients.
AB - When generalized malnutrition is present, the relative merits of providing nutritional support by enteral or parenteral feeding have been commonly resolved by using the enteral route if it is available. However, if the parenteral route alone is chosen, there remains the question whether intestinal mucosal mass or function (absorption or barrier maintenance) is affected and, if so, whether enteral supplements are beneficial. This article reviews the current information available and its application to the care of patients.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0029948195&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1097/00001574-199603000-00011
DO - 10.1097/00001574-199603000-00011
M3 - Short survey
AN - SCOPUS:0029948195
SN - 0267-1379
VL - 12
SP - 169
EP - 173
JO - Current opinion in gastroenterology
JF - Current opinion in gastroenterology
IS - 2
ER -