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