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[Progress of enteral nutrition]
1Department of Surgery, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Nihon Geka Gakkai Zasshi
|June 6, 1998
Summary
Surgical nutrition methods like intravenous hyperalimentation (IVH) and enteral nutrition are crucial. Branched-chain amino acids, medium-chain triglycerides, EPA, and glutamine offer specific benefits for patient recovery and disease prevention.
Area of Science:
- Surgical nutrition
- Clinical nutrition
- Metabolism
Context:
- Intravenous hyperalimentation (IVH) and enteral nutrition are primary surgical nutrition modalities.
- Enteral nutrition has seen significant advancements and widespread clinical adoption.
- Specialized nutritional components are increasingly utilized in clinical practice.
Purpose:
- To review the roles and benefits of various nutritional components in surgical and clinical settings.
- To highlight the application of branched-chain amino acids, medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and glutamine.
- To discuss the emerging trend of home enteral nutrition (HEN).
Summary:
- Branched-chain amino acids improve nitrogen balance in stressed patients and are beneficial for hepatic encephalopathy.
- Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) offer easily absorbed energy, with a need to balance their ratio with long-chain triglycerides (LCT).
- EPA is recognized for preventing adult diseases, and glutamine aids in repairing intestinal mucosal damage by suppressing bacterial translocation. Other factors like growth hormone and EGF are under evaluation.
Impact:
- Optimized nutritional strategies can enhance patient recovery from major surgery and critical illness.
- Understanding the specific benefits of different nutrients allows for tailored therapeutic interventions.
- The rise of home enteral nutrition (HEN) necessitates strong collaboration between healthcare providers and families for successful implementation.