Enteral Nutrition in Crohn’s Disease: An Underused Therapy

S. Kansal; J. Wagner; C. D. Kirkwood; A. G. Catto-Smith

doi:10.1155/2013/482108

Gastroenterology Research and Practice (Jan 2013)

Enteral Nutrition in Crohn’s Disease: An Underused Therapy

S. Kansal,
J. Wagner,
C. D. Kirkwood,
A. G. Catto-Smith

Affiliations

S. Kansal: Enteric Virus Group, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, 462 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Melbourne, VIC 3122, Australia
J. Wagner: Enteric Virus Group, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, 462 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Melbourne, VIC 3122, Australia
C. D. Kirkwood: Enteric Virus Group, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, 462 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Melbourne, VIC 3122, Australia
A. G. Catto-Smith: Department of Gastroenterology & Clinical Nutrition, Royal Children’s Hospital, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, Melbourne, VIC 3052, Australia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/482108
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 2013

Abstract

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This paper reviews the literature on the history, efficacy, and putative mechanism of action of enteral nutrition for inflammatory bowel disease in both paediatric and adult patients. It also analyses the reasoning behind the low popularity of exclusive enteral nutrition in clinical practice despite the benefits and safety profile.

Published in Gastroenterology Research and Practice

ISSN: 1687-6121 (Print); 1687-630X (Online)
Publisher: Wiley
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine: Internal medicine: Specialties of internal medicine: Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology
Website: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/6480

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