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  • Title: [Indications for total parenteral nutrition in surgery (author's transl)].
    Author: Peeters R, Hendrickx L, Hubens A.
    Journal: Acta Chir Belg; 1981; 80(2-3):75-81. PubMed ID: 6794274.
    Abstract:
    The indications for total parenteral nutrition are compared with those for enteral alimentation. The indications for parenteral nutrition (nutrition support and hyperalimentation) in gastro-intestinal surgery, traumatology and burn care are discussed. Prophylactic TPN, supplemental TPN and therapeutic TPN are covered as well as their merit in the treatment of surgical complications.
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