Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: We conducted a retrospective observational study among patients with enterocutaneous fistula between January 2013 and April 2014. All enrolled patients received EN therapy. Thyroid function and other parameters were measured. RESULTS: After administration of 4 weeks of EN therapy, NTIS was resolved in 66 patients (Group A), while it persisted in 14 patients (Group B). The overall treatment success rate was 82.50 %. There were no significant differences between groups A and B at baseline for all parameters, except for the time from admission to start of EN therapy. The logistic analysis revealed that the time from admission to start of EN therapy was a significant independent indicator for achieving resolution of NTIS in our cohort. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Ranran Li, Jianan Ren, Qin Wu, Gefei Wang, Xiuwen Wu, Jun Chen, Guanwei Li, Zhiwu Hong, Huajian Ren, Yunzhao Zhao, Jieshou Li |
Journal | BMC endocrine disorders
(BMC Endocr Disord)
Vol. 15
Pg. 69
(Nov 04 2015)
ISSN: 1472-6823 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 26531000
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Observational Study)
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Topics |
- Cutaneous Fistula
(pathology, therapy)
- Enteral Nutrition
- Euthyroid Sick Syndromes
(physiopathology, therapy)
- Female
- Humans
- Intestinal Fistula
(pathology, therapy)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Nutritional Status
- Retrospective Studies
- Treatment Outcome
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