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Role of parenteral glutamine supplementation on patient outcome in the surgical ICU

Authors: R Aboelmagd, K Moez, W Salem

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2009

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During the excessive organ/tissue demand of glutamine (Gln) in episodes of stress following major surgery, endogenous Gln production may not be sufficient to meet the increased requirements. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of parenteral Gln supplementation on the outcome of surgical cancer patients after major surgery [1]. …

De Sousa DA, Greene LJ: Intestinal permeability and systemic infections in critically ill patients: effect of glutamine. Crit Care Med 2005, 33: 1125-1135. 10.1097/01.CCM.0000162680.52397.97CrossRef

Title: Role of parenteral glutamine supplementation on patient outcome in the surgical ICU
Authors: R Aboelmagd
K Moez
W Salem
Publication date: 01-03-2009
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/cc7300

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