Comparison of the Safety of Early Enteral vs Parenteral Nutrition in Mild Acute Pancreatitis

Stephen A. McClave, Lisa M. Greene, Harvy L. Snider, L Makk, William G. Cheadle, Nancy A. Owens, Larry G. Dukes, L. Jane Goldsmith

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition · 1997 · 438 citations · 26 references

Abstract

TEN for acute pancreatitis is as safe and effective, but is significantly less costly than TPN. Compared with TPN, TEN may promote more rapid resolution of the toxicity and stress response to pancreatitis. TEN via jejunal feeding should be used preferentially in this disease setting.

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