Does preoperative enteral nutrition reduce the incidence of surgical complications in patients with Crohn's disease? A case-matched study.

Aim: Currently, the notion that preoperative optimization with enteral nutrition (EN) reduces the incidence of complication after surgery in Crohn's disease (CD) patients is being debated. This case-matched study was to evaluate the impact of preoperative EN on surgical outcomes in patients with CD.

Method: Twenty-four patients received EN therapy with an elemental diet (1800-2400 kcal/day) for at least 2 weeks before the planned surgery (EN group).

Determinants of the Change in Arterial Stiffness in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients.

Arterial stiffness is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with end-stage renal failure. However, little is known about the factors that contribute to arterial rigidity in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. The aim of this study was to define the pattern and determinants of the longitudinal change in arterial stiffness after PD initiation.

Enteral nutrition for maintaining remission in patients with quiescent Crohn's disease: current status and future perspectives.

Purpose: The value of enteral nutrition (EN) as maintenance therapy in patients with quiescent Crohn's disease (CD) has not been fully evaluated. The purpose of this study was to review the efficacy of EN for the maintenance of remission in patients with quiescent CD.

Methods: Seven prospective cohort studies evaluating the efficacy of EN for the maintenance of remission in quiescent CD were included.