Enteral nutrition as primary therapy in childhood Crohn's disease: control of intestinal inflammation and anabolic response.
JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr
; 29(4 Suppl): S151-5; discussion S155-9, S184-8, 2005.
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in En
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| ID: mdl-15980277
ABSTRACT
Crohn's disease in childhood is a chronic relapsing and remitting condition that can significantly impact normal growth and development. This influences choice of both initial and ongoing management. The goal of therapy is to induce and maintain remission with minimal side effects. Enteral nutrition is effective in active disease and will induce disease remission in most cases avoiding corticosteroid use. The high frequency of relapse means additional immunosuppressive therapies are usually required but nutrition remains a key priority as part of the subsequent management strategy.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Crohn Disease
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Enteral Nutrition
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Growth
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Immunosuppressive Agents
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr
Year:
2005
Document type:
Article
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