Gastrointestinal problems in the chronically critically ill patient.
In summary, a variety of gastrointestinal processes may occur in the chronically critically ill patient population, usually as consequence of the primary systemic process. The clinical presentation is frequently nonclassic and there often is a substantial delay in diagnosis, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality.
Sheth
S G
SG
Haryard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
LaMont
J T
JT
D003422:Critical Care; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013312:Stress, Physiological / Q000150:complications