Gut dysfunction in the critically ill − mechanisms and clinical implications
Gastrointestinal dysfunction is a common problem in the critically ill patient, and is commonly observed in the intensive care unit (ICU). It is recognised that a functional gastrointestinal tract is an important factor in the clinical outcome of patients in the ICU. The difficulty in clinical pract...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Health and Medical Publishing Group
2013-07-01
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| Series: | Southern African Journal of Critical Care |
| Online Access: | http://www.sajcc.org.za/index.php/sajcc/article/download/148/168 |