Factors associated with the need for long-term total parenteral nutrition in survivors of acute superior mesenteric artery occlusion

ConclusionThe need for permanent TPN after treatment of acute SMA occlusion is significantly associated with longer hospital stay, longer time to intervention, and characteristic imaging findings (pneumatosis intestinalis, ascites, Smaller SMV sign). Ascites is an independent risk factor.Level of evidenceIII.
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research