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Review
. 1980;4(2):161-2.
doi: 10.1007/BF02393566.

Total parenteral nutrition in the management of Crohn's disease

L Descos, J Vignal
Review

Total parenteral nutrition in the management of Crohn's disease

L Descos et al. World J Surg. 1980.

Abstract

A review of the recent literature is cited in support of the use of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in Crohn's disease. The principal indications for this use are described and some of the disadvantages are discussed.

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