Initial experiences in and difficulties with home parenteral nutrition

Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) is an accepted method for treatment of patients with intestinal failure (IF) of different origin. IF refers to any clinical condition that alters the physiological absorption of nutrients leading to inability to maintain the necessary caloric balance and the homeostasis of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, fluids, electrolytes, micronutrients. HPN has been introduced in Hungary and available for patients with IF. The aim of the present report was to summarize our initial experience with HPN. We started HPN in 4 patients with IF. The causes of IF were short bowel syndrome in 2 patie…