Title: Abnormal liver function following total parenteral nutrition in a patient with short bowel syndrome
Abstract:Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is an essential means of maintaining nutrition in those who are unable to do so via an enteral route. However, long term TPN can pose potentially serious complications...Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is an essential means of maintaining nutrition in those who are unable to do so via an enteral route. However, long term TPN can pose potentially serious complications, in particular liver related damage. This article describes a case of abnormal liver function following total parenteral nutrition and discusses the methods of potentially reducing such complications.Read More
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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