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Nutritional support for Crohn's disease.

H K Song1, G P Buzby

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, USA.

The Surgical Clinics of North America
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This review covers nutritional issues in Crohn's disease, detailing malnutrition causes and assessment. It explores when nutritional support is essential for patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Clinical Nutrition

Background:

  • Crohn's disease frequently leads to malnutrition.
  • Understanding nutritional impacts is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review nutritional considerations in Crohn's disease care.
  • To discuss causes and presentation of malnutrition.
  • To present a method for nutritional assessment and intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of nutritional aspects in Crohn's disease.
  • Discussion of malnutrition etiology and clinical signs.
  • Outline of a systematic approach to nutritional assessment.
  • Review of indications for nutritional therapy.

Main Results:

  • Malnutrition is a common complication of Crohn's disease.
  • Comprehensive nutritional assessment is vital.
  • Nutritional intervention can be supportive or primary therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Effective nutritional management is key in Crohn's disease.
  • Early assessment and intervention improve patient outcomes.
  • Tailored nutritional strategies are essential for Crohn's patients.

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