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Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Vol. 29, No. 4 suppl, S151-S159 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/01486071050290S4S151

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Enteral Nutrition as Primary Therapy in Childhood Crohn's Disease: Control of Intestinal Inflammation and Anabolic Response

Robert M. Beattie, FRCPCH

From the Pediatric Medical Unit, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, United Kingdom

Correspondence: Robert M. Beattie, Pediatric Medical Unit, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK. Electronic mail may be sent to mark.beattie{at}suht.swest.nhs.uk.

Crohn's disease in childhood is a chronic relapsing and remitting condition that can significantly impact normal growth and development. This influences choice of both initial and ongoing management. The goal of therapy is to induce and maintain remission with minimal side effects. Enteral nutrition is effective in active disease and will induce disease remission in most cases avoiding corticosteroid use. The high frequency of relapse means additional immunosuppressive therapies are usually required but nutrition remains a key priority as part of the subsequent management strategy.

 

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