Enteral Nutrition in Crohn’s Disease: An Underused Therapy

Autor: S. Kansal, J. Wagner, C. D. Kirkwood, A. G. Catto-Smith
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Gastroenterology Research and Practice, Vol 2013 (2013)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1687-6121
1687-630X
DOI: 10.1155/2013/482108
Popis: This paper reviews the literature on the history, efficacy, and putative mechanism of action of enteral nutrition for inflammatory bowel disease in both paediatric and adult patients. It also analyses the reasoning behind the low popularity of exclusive enteral nutrition in clinical practice despite the benefits and safety profile.
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