Approximately 50% of acute intestinal failure (AIF) patients on short term parenteral nutrition (PN) have intestinal failure-associated liver disease (IFALD) without effect on hospital length of stay and mortality

Patients with intestinal failure (IF) are often dependent on PN for provision of calories and nutrients for survival. Similar to chronic intestinal failure (CIF) patients, those who have AIF are also at risk of IFALD, which is a poorly understood but potentially fatal condition. The local incidence of IFALD amongst AIF patients is not known.

Source: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN - March 12, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lai Ye Cheang, Ngian Choo Janet Chong, Bee Yen Poh, Lee Boo Tan, Jia Ling Rachel Goh, Miaw Sim Lee, Kim Chye Travis Tan, Hanis Abdul Kadir, Chang Chuen Mark Cheah, Ennaliza Salazar Tags: Original article Source Type: research