Prolonged Fasting Induces Histological and Ultrastructural Changes in the Intestinal Mucosa That May Reduce Absorption and Revert after Enteral Refeeding

Prolonged Fasting Induces Histological and Ultrastructural Changes in the Intestinal Mucosa That May Reduce Absorption and Revert after Enteral Refeeding

<b>Background:</b> Malnutrition is usual in patients referred for endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). Refeeding syndrome is rarely observed in PEG-fed patients, which could possibly be associated with reduced absorption induced by prolonged starvation. <b>Objective:</b> In patients...

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Main Authors: Gonçalo Nunes, Marta Guimarães, Hélder Coelho, Ricardo Carregosa, Cátia Oliveira, Sofia S. Pereira, António Alves de Matos, Jorge Fonseca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
malnutrition
PEG
duodenal mucosa
histology
ultrastructure
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/1/128

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