In this meta-analysis of RCT of parenteral, enteral, or no nutrition in patients with acute pancreatitis, researchers found enteral and parental nutrition was associated with significantly lower mortality than no nutrition (link). They also found lower infection rates with enteral versus parenteral nutrition, indicating that enteral feeds are preferred in acute pancreatitis. An NIH-sponsored study will be comparing NG versus NJ feeds in these patients (NIH website)
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