Intravenous feeding in hepatectomized patients.
Ten patients, undergone major hepatic resections, treated with parenteral hyperalimentation in the postoperative period, were studied. Considered parameters were: free plasma amino acid levels and daily nitrogen balance. By comparing the trends of parameters under study with a group of patients, also hepatectomized but not treated with T.P.N., the importance of a high energetic and plastic post-operative intake is outlined. T.P.N. following major hepatic surgery appears particularly useful when the quality of the exogenous Nitrogen intake is carefully selected.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000596:Amino Acids / Q000378:metabolism; D002149:Energy Intake; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D005260:Female; D006498:Hepatectomy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000378:metabolism; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D011182:Postoperative Care
D000596:Amino Acids; D009584:Nitrogen