Utility of Growth Hormone and Other Potential Agents to Restore Enteral Autonomy in Short Bowel Syndrome

doi:10.1201/b20188-20

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Utility of Growth Hormone and Other Potential Agents to Restore Enteral Autonomy in Short Bowel Syndrome

ABSTRACT

Despite advances in the provision of parenteral nutrition (PN), this mode of nutritional support carries with it significant risks to the patient, impairs quality of life, and is costly.