Risk factors and assessment considerations for essential fatty acid deficiency in nonparenterally fed patients using a case example.
Nutr Clin Pract
; 37(4): 843-851, 2022 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Essential fatty acid deficiency (EFAD) has most commonly been reported in parenterally fed individuals but may also present in patients receiving fat-restricted diets and in patients with fat-malabsorption disorders. This article reviews the physical and biochemical assessment for EFAD in clinical practice and disorders of fat malabsorption as potential risk factors for EFAD. A case report is included to describe the fatty acid profile of a patient with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency receiving low-dose pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy after a self-imposed fat-restricted diet. The current challenges with laboratory interpretation of essential fatty acid status are also discussed.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Insuficiência Pancreática Exócrina
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Ácidos Graxos Essenciais
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Nutr Clin Pract
Assunto da revista:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
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ENFERMAGEM
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos