Outcome of kidney function in adults on long-term home parenteral nutrition for chronic intestinal failure

Chronic intestinal failure (CIF) is the long-lasting reduction of gut function below the minimum necessary for the absorption of macronutrients and/or water and electrolytes, such that intravenous supplementation is required to maintain health and/or growth [1]. Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) is the primary treatment for CIF [1]. Metabolic complications can develop in patients on HPN for CIF. The pathogenesis is multifactorial due to factors related to CIF, HPN, systemic conditions (i.e. episodes of sepsis) and/or life-style characteristics (i.e.

Source: Nutrition - October 11, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: F. Agostini, A.S. Sasdelli, M. Guidetti, G. Comai, G. La Manna, L. Pironi Source Type: research