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Clinical application and therapeutic effects of elementalin
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2128267     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Elementalin, similar to Vivonex NH in composition. consisted of an amino acid mixture and many other essential nutrients. The amino acid mixture was extracted from swine blood and supplemented with some crystal L-amino acids. Animal experiment suggested that it have a better therapeutic effects than a domestic elemental diet. 86 malnourished patients with digestive tract diseases were selected to carry out its clinic evaluation. The results showed that it could maintain or increase body weight, improve nitrogen balance and elevate the level of plasma proteins postoperatively. The total effective rate was 94.2%. No obvious side effect was found.
Authors:
Q S Xu
Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; English Abstract; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Zhonghua wai ke za zhi [Chinese journal of surgery]     Volume:  28     ISSN:  0529-5815     ISO Abbreviation:  Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi     Publication Date:  1990 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1991-05-22     Completed Date:  1991-05-22     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0153611     Medline TA:  Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi     Country:  CHINA    
Other Details:
Languages:  chi     Pagination:  753-5, 783     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Tianjin.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Cardia
Enteral Nutrition
Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery,  therapy*
Female
Food Additives / therapeutic use
Food, Formulated*
Humans
Male
Organic Chemicals
Postoperative Period
Stomach Neoplasms / surgery,  therapy*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Food Additives; 0/Organic Chemicals; 93197-02-5/Vivonex

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