Enteral nutrition for the maintenance of remission in Crohnʼs disease: a systematic review

200981 citationsReview

Authors

Takayuki Yamamoto · Yokkaichi Social Insurance Hospital

Maki Nakahigashi · Yokkaichi Social Insurance Hospital

Satoru Umegae · Yokkaichi Social Insurance Hospital

Koichí Matsumoto · Yokkaichi Social Insurance Hospital

Abstract

Although the evidence level is not high, the available data suggest that EN may be useful for maintaining remission in patients with CD. Large randomized controlled trials are necessary to assess a definite efficacy of EN for the maintenance of remission.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Microscopic Colitis Eosinophilic Esophagitis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Volume 22, Issue 1, pp. 1-8

DOI: 10.1097/meg.0b013e32832c788c

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