Body composition predicts clinical outcome in patients with intestinal failure on long-term home parenteral nutrition

Patients with chronic intestinal failure (CIF) are at risk of altered body composition and impaired muscle function, which may negatively affect clinical outcome. The aim of this study was to investigate the predictive value of body composition and muscle strength in relation to clinical outcome in CIF patients on long-term home parenteral nutrition (HPN).
Source: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN - Category: Nutrition Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research