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Review
. 2013:2013:482108.
doi: 10.1155/2013/482108. Epub 2013 Dec 5.

Enteral nutrition in Crohn's disease: an underused therapy

S Kansal  1 , J Wagner  2 , C D Kirkwood  3 , A G Catto-Smith  4
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Review

Enteral nutrition in Crohn's disease: an underused therapy

S Kansal et al. Gastroenterol Res Pract. 2013.

Abstract

This paper reviews the literature on the history, efficacy, and putative mechanism of action of enteral nutrition for inflammatory bowel disease in both paediatric and adult patients. It also analyses the reasoning behind the low popularity of exclusive enteral nutrition in clinical practice despite the benefits and safety profile.

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