Treatment with total parenteral nutrition in inflammatory diseases of the intestine
Mingolla, F.; Cavicchi, A.; Feliciotti, F.; Caputi, C.A.; Braccioni, U.
Chirurgia Italiana 35(6): 885-897
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-4773 PMID: 6441650 Document Number: 213985
The authors present 33 cases of inflammatory diseases of the bowel (15 cases of Crohn's disease and 18 of Ulcerative Colitis) and patients are divided into 3 groups according to clinical, laboratory and pathological parameters. Also from the results obtained, they believe that T.P.N. is particolary indicated in patients of the second stage, in which T.P.N. has double function. It permits an adequate alimentation and reintegration of protein, vitamins as well as hydro-electrolytes. Allowing the intestine to rest it also repair its mucosa.