Errata:

Erratum
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2007 31: viii. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Communications:

Maciej S. Buchowski, Larry L. Swift, Sylvie A. Akohoue, Sadhna M. Shankar, Paul J. Flakoll, and Naji Abumrad

Defects in Postabsorptive Plasma Homeostasis of Fatty Acids in Sickle Cell Disease
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2007 31: 263-268. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder usually characterized by marked clinical severity and perturbations in energy and nutrient metabolism. We found there is an underlying defect in lipid metabolism associated with SCD that is more apparent as the metabolic state progresses from postabsorptive to nutrient availability.

Jose Eduardo de Aguilar-Nascimento and Kenneth A. Kudsk

Clinical Costs of Feeding Tube Placement
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2007 31: 269-273. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
Although small-bore tubes are commonly used, their insertion can lead to serious complications. A mandatory radiograph may eliminate the risk of respiratory administration of feedings but not misplacements.

Jason Crosby and Donald R. Duerksen

A Prospective Study of Tube- and Feeding-Related Complications in Patients Receiving Long-Term Home Enteral Nutrition
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2007 31: 274-277. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
Complications of long-term gastrostomy tubes affect patients and result in increased health care use.

Pushkaraj Jadhav, Prabhu S. Parimi, and Satish C. Kalhan

Parenteral Amino Acid and Metabolic Acidosis in Premature Infants
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2007 31: 278-283. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
The association between early parenteral amino acid administration at 1.5 and 3.0 g/kg/d and blood acid-base status was examined in 122 low birth weight (LBW) infants. The data show that all LBW infants develop metabolic acidosis independent of amino acid dose between 2 and 5 days after birth, which is exaggerated by associated comorbidities.

Gurdal Yilmaz, Iftihar Koksal, Kemalettin Aydin, Rahmet Caylan, Nurgun Sucu, and Firdevs Aksoy

Risk Factors of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in Parenteral Nutrition Catheterization
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2007 31: 284-287. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
Potential risk factors for catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) include underlying disease, method of catheter insertion, and duration and purpose of catheterization. In this study, CRBSI rate was 18.8 per 1000 catheter-days in patients receiving parenteral nutrition. This high rate of CRBSI may be due to a high number of risk factors.

Susanne Hengstermann, Andreas Fischer, Elisabeth Steinhagen-Thiessen, and Ralf-Joachim Schulz

Nutrition Status and Pressure Ulcer: What We Need for Nutrition Screening
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2007 31: 288-294. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
Few data are available about nutrition screening in multimorbid elderly patients with pressure ulcer. Nutrition status and activities of daily living were significantly reduced in these patients. Therefore, nutrition screening has to be part of an initial and timely assessment and must be carefully examined to initiate an appropriate nutrition intervention.

Lori J. Bechard, Eva C. Guinan, Henry A. Feldman, Vivian Tang, and Christopher Duggan

Prognostic Factors in the Resumption of Oral Dietary Intake After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) in Children
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2007 31: 295-301. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
A reduction in oral dietary intake was identified and examined in 37 children undergoing allogeneic HSCT. Time since transplant, severity of mucositis, and severity of graft-versus-host disease were significantly correlated with the resumption of oral macronutrient intake. A preference for dietary carbohydrate was observed throughout the study period.

Ming-Yang Wang, Ming-Hsun Wu, Der-Yirng Hsieh, Lie-Jane Lin, Po-Huang Lee, Wei-Jao Chen, and Ming-Tsan Lin

Home Parenteral Nutrition Support in Adults: Experience of a Medical Center in Asia
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2007 31: 306-310. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
We describe the unique features disease pattern in Taiwan, a typical Asian country. With proper use of home parenteral nutrition (HPN), even in malignant diseases, a significant number of patients survived for >1 year with treatment of HPN.

Kathy Vagianos, Savita Bector, Joseph McConnell, and Charles N. Bernstein

Nutrition Assessment of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2007 31: 311-319. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease seem to be well nourished by conventional nutrition assessment yet may have micronutrient deficiencies. This warrants the routine testing of micronutrient status and supplementation because diet appears to have a minor effect on the appearance of potential deficiencies.

Techniques, Materials, Devices:

Marianne T. Opilla, Donald F. Kirby, and Michael B. Edmond

Use of Ethanol Lock Therapy to Reduce the Incidence of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in Home Parenteral Nutrition Patients
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2007 31: 302-305. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
Ethyl alcohol 25%–70% was used as a prophylactic lock therapy in frequently infected home parenteral nutrition patients. Results suggest that this therapy is effective in reducing the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infection and catheter changes. No adverse effects were noted.

Michael Kagansky and Ephraim Rimon

Is There a Difference in Metabolic Outcome Between Different Enteral Formulas?
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2007 31: 320-323. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
The regular formula for tube feeding was compared with an enriched one. The enriched formula showed better nutrition and metabolic outcome.

Case Reports:

R. Kennedy, S. Hunt, J. Ahmad, C. Menezes, W. B. Clements, and J. A. Kennedy

Wernicke's Encephalopathy After Laparoscopic Cardiomyotomy for Achalasia
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2007 31: 324-325. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
Wernicke’s encephalopathy is a potentially fatal, neurological disorder caused by thiamine deficiency (vitamin B₁), often causing ocular abnormalities, ataxia, and confusion. It is usually diagnosed in the alcoholic population however, we describe for the first time its onset after the successful surgical treatment of achalasia.

Rhoads Lecture:

Ezra Steiger

Jonathan E. Rhoads Lecture: Experiences and Observations in the Management of Patients With Short Bowel Syndrome
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2007 31: 326-333. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
This presentation was delivered as the Rhoads Lecture during Clinical Nutrition Week 2007 and includes personal communications from Dr Jonathan E. Rhoads. It traces the early years of parenteral nutrition in patients and in the research lab, and how clinical and laboratory findings are applied to the management of patients with gut failure.

Presidential Address:

Marion F. Winkler

American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Presidential Address: Food for Thought: It's More Than Nutrition
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2007 31: 334-340. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
The 30^th Presidential Address was presented at A.S.P.E.N.’s Clinical Nutrition Week in Phoenix, Arizona on January 30, 2007. Three important issues were highlighted: (1) A.S.P.E.N.’s unique interdisciplinary structure; (2) support of the A.S.P.E.N. Rhoads Research Foundation; and (3) the meaning of food from the perspective of the patient who is receiving life-sustaining home parenteral nutrition.

Editorials:

Charles W. Van Way, III

If We're Doing So Much Good, Why Can't We Prove It?
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2007 31: 341-342. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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