Parenteral nutrition- related complications in hospitalised elderly patients with acute intestinal failure: A descriptive cohort study

CONCLUSION: Despite more comorbidities in the elderly, the usage of PN in elderly patients with acute intestinal failure was not associated with an increased rate of PN-related complications nor worse clinical outcomes when compared with younger patients. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.PMID:37991279 | DOI:10.1002/jpen.2578

Source: JPEN Journal Of Parenteral And Enteral Nutrition - November 22, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Garrett Kang Mark Cheah Chang Chuen Poh Bee Yen Tan Lee Boo Janet Chong Ngian Choo Cheang Lai Ye Rachel Goh Jia Ling Lee Miaw Sim Travis Tan Kim Chye Ennaliza Salazar Source Type: research