TPN versus formula diet via NG versus partial parenteral and oral food
Relapse rates, weight, albumin, arm circumference, and triceps skinfold thickness
Clinical remission in 71% of parenteral group, 60% of partial parenteral group, and 58% defined formula group
In patients with active CD bowel rest is not a major factor in achieving a remission during nutritional support and did not influence outcome during one-year follow-up
Enteral nutrition versus nonenteral (elemental or polymeric) nutrition
Rate of relapse based on CDAI scores
The rate of recurrence was higher in the nonenteral nutrition group than in the EN group
Among patients with CD under maintenance EN, the risk of recurrence differs according to the disease type and location. EN alone is insufficient for patients with penetrating type or with colonic involvement