[Treatment with total parenteral nutrition in inflammatory diseases of the intestine]

The authors present 33 cases of inflammatory diseases of the bowel (15 cases of Crohn's disease and 18 of Ulcerative Colitis) and patients are divided into 3 groups according to clinical, laboratory and pathological parameters. Also from the results obtained, they believe that T.P.N. is particolary indicated in patients of the second stage, in which T.P.N. has double function. It permits an adequate alimentation and reintegration of protein, vitamins as well as hydro-electrolytes. Allowing the intestine to rest it also repair its mucosa.