An unexpectedly high incidence of refeeding syndrome in patients with total parenteral nutrition in a reference university hospital.

Introduction: Refeeding syndrome occurs with the reintroduction of food after an individual has undergone a substantial period of malnutrition. The development of this condition is not uncommon but is neglected in most cases.

Objective: To identify the incidence of refeeding syndrome in hospitalized patients undergoing total parenteral nutrition and factors that may be associated with this condition.