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Multiple short-term and long-term complications might occur after liver transplantation. In the early stage after liver transplantation, the incidence of multidrug-resistant bacteria is likely to cause different types of infection, one of which is intestinal flora imbalance. In the recent decade, a series of studies have demonstrated that intestinal flora plays an important role in maintaining intestinal homeostasis. Intestinal flora may interact with other organs via multiple patterns. Among which, gut-liver axis is one of the most critical channels for regulating microenvironment of the host. Changes in the quantity and composition of intestinal flora could lead to intestinal flora imbalance. In both local and systemic systems, extensive interaction exists between intestinal flora and immune system. In this article, the risk factors of intestinal flora imbalance after liver transplantation, influence of intestinal flora imbalance on liver transplant recipients and relevant treatment strategies were reviewed.
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OBJECTIVE: To avoid the infection induced by the clinical application of total parenteral nutrition solution( TPN) . METHODS: The experience of quality control and etiological examination in the preparation and application of TPN for 62 patients in our hospital were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS & CONCLUSION: The key to reduce the incidence of infection in the preparation and application of TPN is to keep the infection source under control.
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the anthropometry, biochemical parameters and electrolytes concentrations of the Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) patients according to their nutritional status at the time of admission. Thirty-three patients in the Intensive Care Unit at S University Hospital were the subjects of this study. Their nutritional status was classified as At-risk I (Mild PCM, n=13), At-risk II (Moderate PCM, n=9) and At-risk III (Marasmus + kwashiorkor + severe PCM, n=11) . Anthropometeric, biochemical and dietary assessments were performed. The Patients intake of calories (75.02%) and protein (53.15%) was insufficient compare with Korean RDA requirements. The body weight and the Body Mass Index (BMI) in the At-risk III group were significantly lower than in the other groups. The percentage of body weight loss and change of body weight (kg) were significantly higher than in the other groups. The subjects were malnourished as indicated by nutritional related parameters such as serum total protein, albumin, total lymphocyte count (TLC), hemoglobin and hematocrit. Serum total protein, albumin and TLC levels were lower at the time of admission before TPN administration. But after TPN administration, they increased. The electrolyte concentrations did not show any differences following TPN administration. The nutritional status of the patients could be affect by the duration of TPN administration and the number of days of the patients hospitalization. The patients who require nutritional support need the continuous follow-up care and monitoring by a nutritional support team.
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Humans , Anthropometry , Body Mass Index , Body Weight , Electrolytes , Hematocrit , Hospitalization , Intensive Care Units , Kwashiorkor , Lymphocyte Count , Nutritional Status , Nutritional Support , Parenteral Nutrition, TotalABSTRACT
Total Parenteral Nutrition is one of modern surgical four great advance,clinical application in medicine is getting more widespread.Parenteral Nutrition induced hepabiliary complications is attracting more and more attention from clinical doctors.There fore,long term TPN induced hepatobiliary complications was reviewed in this article from clinical studies,biochemical and histological change.Several clinical and pathological entities included hepatic Dysfunction,steatosis,steato hepatitis,cholestasis,Chronic liver disease,and cholelithiasis.