Intestinal failure: a review [version 1; referees: 2 approved]
Intestinal failure (IF) is the inability of the gut to absorb necessary water, macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein, and fat), micronutrients, and electrolytes sufficient to sustain life and requiring intravenous supplementation or replacement. Acute IF (types 1 and 2) is the initial phase of the i...
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F1000 Research Ltd
2018-01-01
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| Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/7-85/v1 |