Idiopathic Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction
Use of Central Venous Nutrition
- David L. Faulk, MD;
- Sinn Anuras, MD;
- Joel B. Freeman, MD, FRCS(C)
Abstract
Patients with idiopathic chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction suffer from malnutrition because of inability to maintain adequate oral intake without the development of obstructive symptoms. We have successfully used central venous nutrition in two patients with this syndrome, both on a short-term and long-term home-maintenance basis. Hyperalimentation can provide adequate nutrition in patients with intestinal pseudo-obstruction until normal bowel function returns or until definitive therapy for this chronic disease is found.
(JAMA 240:2075-2076, 1978)
Footnotes
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Reprint requests to Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA 52242 (Dr Faulk).
