The outcome of long-term parenteral nutrition (PN) has improved. The increasing number of patients with NMD, coupled with their higher burden of care, results in an increasing health care burden, and the planning of intestinal rehabilitation services needs to reflect this.
BMI Z-score increased but height Z-score remained unchanged over 12 months for the MEN group. Use of MEN was not associated with prolonged time to relapse. Prospective studies are required to examine the utility of MEN.
This chapter covers the nutritional management of cystic fibrosis. This includes discussion of the risk factors for malnutrition, assessment of nutritional status, assessment of nutritional requirements, and practical management. The chapter includes a section on pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy.
This chapter discusses the nutritional management of Crohn’s disease. This includes assessment and practical management and a section on the use of exclusive enteral nutrition as primary treatment for Crohn’s disease.
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