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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2004; 17(2): 107-118
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-828657
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Artificial Nutrition: Principles and Practice of Enteral Feeding

David A. J. Lloyd1 , Jeremy Powell-Tuck1
  • 1Clinical Nutrition, Royal London Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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27 May 2004 (online)

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Enteral feeding is a commonly used form of nutritional supplementation for patients with intestinal failure, both in hospitals and in the community. This article concentrates on the basic principles of enteral feeding, including the physiological effects of feeding into the intestinal tract. It covers the indications for enteral feeding, the different methods of supplying enteral feeds to the gastrointestinal tract, and the potential complications. There is also a discussion of the indications for and practice of home enteral nutrition.

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Nutrition - enteral feeding - enteral access - complications

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 Dr.
 J Powell-Tuck

Clinical Nutrition, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London E1 1BB, United Kingdom

Email: j.powell-tuck@qmul.ac.uk