title: Enteral nutrition as a primary therapy of Crohn's disease: the pediatric perspective.
abstract: Nutrition therapy of Crohn's disease is considered the first-line of treatment for Crohn's disease in children, especially in Europe. This article discusses the role, mechanism, and the available updated evidence supporting use of this treatment to induce and maintain remission of Crohn's disease. It also highlights the importance of the team approach in achieving success using this treatment. Future research-related topics are briefly summarized.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 11402 University Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2J3. wael.elmatary@capitalhealth.ca
authors.forename: Wael
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: El-Matary
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005973:Glutamine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3; D005973:Glutamine