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World J Clin Cases. May 6, 2020; 8(9): 1561-1573
Published online May 6, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i9.1561
Table 3 Summary of nutrition management in severe acute pancreatitis and areas for future research
RecommendationAreas for future research
Energy requirement should be measured by IC, or 25 kcal/kg/d may be usedRole of on-demand oral diet
Protein requirements are 1.2-1.5 g/kg/dPolymeric formula vs elemental/semi- elemental formula
Early EN within 48 h is recommendedTiming and benefits of PN in intestinal failure type I or II
Gastric or Jejunal feeding is acceptableRole of enteral glutamine, probiotics, omega-3 FAs, antioxidants
Intravenous glutamine may be considered in patients with TPN
PEI should be monitored, especially in alcoholic, severe, and necrotizing pancreatitis