Serum copper evolution in patients that underwent endoscopic gastrostomy for long term enteral feeding
Background and aims: Copper (Cu) is a well studied trace element but little is known about Cu evolution in long term endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding. We aimed to evaluate the evolution serum Cu since the gastrostomy until 12 weeks after the procedure in PEG patients fed with homemade meals. Met...
Main Authors: | Carla Adriana Santos, Jorge Fonseca, Elisabete Carolino, Teresa Lopes, António Sousa Guerreiro |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Arán Ediciones, S. L.
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Series: | Nutrición Hospitalaria |
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Online Access: | http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0212-16112016000200003&lng=en&tlng=en |
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