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Speciality Spotlight
Splanchnic Ischemia
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P Kazamias, K Kotzampassi, D Koufogiannis et al, 1998 (Univ of Thessaloniki, Greece):
Influence of Enteral Nutrition-Induced Splanchnic Hyperemia on the Septic Origin of Splanchnic Ischemia.
(Study on dogs). World J Surg 22:6-11.
Enteral nutrition appears to reverse endotoxin induced splanchnic ischaemia. This hyperemia after enteral nutrition may prevent enteral and hepatic dysfunction.