Review Article
Nutritional Rehabilitation: Practical Guidelines for Refeeding the Anorectic Patient
Box 2
Potential indications for TPN or enteral feeding.
Multiple previous unsuccessful attempts at dietary treatment. | Life-threatening weight loss of more than 40 percent below ideal body weight. | Worsening and severe psychological or physical state or complete noncompliance despite standard therapy. | Patient is unwilling or unable to cooperate with oral feedings. |
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