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Opinions of South African dietitians on fistuloclysis as a treatment option for intestinal failure patients

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 31 , issue 2 , 2018 , pages: 29–34

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2017.1345430

Author(s): A Du Toit Division of Human Nutrition, South Africa , ABT Boutall Department of Surgery, , R Blaauw Division of Human Nutrition, South Africa

Keywords: Fistuloclysis , Intestinal failure , Parenteral nutrition

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Abstract

Introduction: Intestinal failure is the consequence of diverse aetiologies and pathophysiological causes. Fistuloclysis is an effective means of nutritional support to selected intestinal failure patients. This study aimed to investigate the management of adult intestinal failure patients in hospitals in South Africa, determining how practical and acceptable fistuloclysis is.

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