Comparison of catheter-related bloodstream infection between peripherally inserted central catheters and tunneled central venous catheters in patients receiving home parenteral nutrition: a meta-analysis [PDF]
Frontiers in NutritionBackgroundCatheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) remains one of the most severe complications in patients receiving home parenteral nutrition. Tunneled central venous catheters (CVCs) and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are the ...
Yu-Li Zheng +4 more
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Intractable hiccup leading to life-threatening malnutrition: case report [PDF]
Frontiers in NutritionIntractable hiccups, lasting over a month, can severely impair quality of life and, in rare cases, significantly limit the ability to maintain adequate oral nutritional intake. We report a 63-year-old male with a 5-year history of intractable hiccups, 30
Kinga Miaśkiewicz +3 more
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Implementation of a parenteral nutrition home care programme (nutrihome) in a tertiary hospital. Preliminary results [PDF]
Clin Nutr ESPEN, 2021 L. Arhip +10 more
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BMC Palliative Care, 2019 BackgroundMalnutrition is a problem in advanced cancer, particularly ovarian cancer where malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is a frequent complication. Parenteral nutrition is the only way these patients can received adequate nutrition and is a principal
A. Sowerbutts +12 more
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A single-center experience of home parenteral nutrition for pediatric intestinal failure [PDF]
Frontiers in PediatricsBackgroundIntestinal failure (IF) in pediatric patients often necessitates home parenteral nutrition (HPN) as a life-saving therapy. While global HPN programs are well-established, data specific to South Korea remain scarce.
Honam Hwang +8 more
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Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022 BackgroundEnteral nutrition (EN) with foods for special medical purposes (FSMP) is recommended for most patients on home enteral nutrition (HEN). Although there are disease-specific guidelines for energy, protein, and micronutrient provision, only a few ...
Marcin Folwarski +18 more
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Long-Term Intestinal Failure and Home Parenteral Support: A Single Center Experience
GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology, 2022 Introduction: Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) and/or home parenteral hydration (HPH) are the gold-standard treatment for patients with long-term intestinal failure (IF). The authors aimed to assess the impact of HPN/HPH on nutritional status and survival
Mariana Brito +7 more
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Mycobacterium mucogenicum causing central line-related sepsis in a home parenteral nutrition patient [PDF]
Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 2017 Long-term home parenteral nutrition is associated with increased risk of line infection and subsequent sepsis. Line infections involving rapidly growing mycobacteria are almost exclusively found in immunocompromised patients.
Ashley Iain Simpson, William Alazawi, Simon Warwick
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Prophylactic anticoagulation in children receiving home parenteral nutrition.
JPEN - Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 2021 BACKGROUND Children with intestinal failure are at risk of loss of vascular access due to catheter-related venous thrombosis. Whether primary prophylactic anticoagulation is effective and safe in preventing catheter-related thrombosis is largely unknown.
S. Nagelkerke +5 more
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Home parenteral nutrition with an omega-3-fatty-acid-enriched MCT/LCT lipid emulsion in patients with chronic intestinal failure (the HOME study):study protocol for a randomized, controlled, multicenter, international clinical trial [PDF]
, 2019 BACKGROUND: Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) is a life-preserving therapy for patients with chronic intestinal failure (CIF) indicated for patients who cannot achieve their nutritional requirements by enteral intake.
A Van Gossum +42 more
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