营养支持治疗在慢性肝功能衰竭病中效果观察

目的探究营养支持治疗在慢性肝衰竭上在治疗上的效果。方法对住入我院的40例慢性肝衰竭患者的营养状况进行综合的分析评价,对这些患者进行治疗时,以现代的内科综合治疗为主,再辅助以相对专业的营养支持治疗,结合患者自身情况选用肠内或肠外或者是两者相结合的方法进行具体的治疗。以生化指标的具体变化以及营养状况作为对比条件,对患者的情况进行治疗前后的比较,进而来判断其临床疗效到底如何。结果在未进行治疗的时候,40例患者中有38例都存在着营养不良的状况,但是这些患者营养不良的程度各自之间都有所差别,经过一段时间的治疗,其营养不良的现象均有所好转,只是好转的程度各有差异。结论在进行对慢性肝病患者的治疗时,要结合患者自身的不同差异,根据患者具体的病情以及病情的发展情况,采取适合于患者的营养支持方案,如果患者能够很好地再配合内科医生进行综合地治疗,就一定会取得相当好的疗效。     

Adéquation en dialyse péritonéale : mise au point

The optimal method to assess the adequacy of peritoneal dialysis therapies is controversial. Today, the adequacy must not be considered as a number or a concept assessed only by two parameters (total KT/V urea and total solute clearance) but defined by many more items. In the absence of data, based on theoretical considerations, the reanalysis of the CANUSA study showed that renal kidney function, rather than peritoneal clearance, was associated with improved survival. Residual renal function is considered as a major predictor factor of cardiovascular mortality. Results of this reanalysis were supported by the adequacy data in ADEMEX, EAPOS and ANZDATA studies. Therefore, clinical assessment plays a major role in PD adequacy. The management of fluid balance, the regular monitoring of malnutrition, the control of mineral metabolism and particularly the glucose load, considered as the “corner-stone” of the system, are the main points to be considered in the adequacy of PD patients. The essential goal is to minimize glucose load by glucose-sparing strategies in order to reduce the neoangiogenesis of the peritoneal membrane.     

Nutritional status and bioelectrical phase angle assessment in adult Crohn disease patients receiving anti-TNFα therapy

BackgroundAltered body composition is frequently observed in Crohn’s disease (CD) patients.AimsTo investigate the nutritional status, and the effect of different therapeutic regimes in adult CD patients.MethodsFat free mass (FFM) and BIA-derived phase angle (PhA) were assessed in 45 CD patients, 22 on conventional therapy (CT) and 23 on maintenance therapy with infliximab (MT). Nutritional status was also assessed in 12 CD patients before and following the induction protocol with infliximab. BIA data of CD patients were compared with those of 20 healthy asymptomatic volunteers. In CD patients C Reactive Protein (CRP) and albuminaemia dosage were obtained.ResultsThe mean values of PhA and of FFM were significantly lower in CT patients when compared with control group and MT patients. Following infliximab treatment FFM increased, although not significantly, while mean phase angle value significantly increased from 4.6 ± 0.3 to 6.2 ± 0.4 (p < 0.05). CRP was significantly lower in MT patients compared to that in CT patients.ConclusionCD patients on conventional therapy showed a lower FFM and a lower mean phase angle score compared to those on infliximab therapy. Following infliximab treatment the mean phase angle score normalized. PhA is a reliable nutritional indicator in IBD patients and could be considered as an additional tool for assessing response to treatment.     

Severity of protein-energy wasting and obesity are independently related with poor quality of life in peritoneal dialysis patients

Protein-energy wasting (PEW) and poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are independently associated with morbi-mortality in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). PEW may reduce HRQoL; however, we hypothesized HRQoL is affected differentially by PEW degrees or by individual criteria of nutritional status.AimTo evaluate HRQoL according to PEW severity and nutritional status indicators in CAPD.This is a cross-sectional study in 151 patients. Subjective global assessment (SGA) was employed, and nutritional status classified as normal, mild-moderate PEW, and severe PEW. HRQoL was evaluated using Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form?, including physical (PCS), mental (MCS) and kidney disease (KDCS) components, and their subscales. Dietary intake, anthropometric and biochemical variables were measured.Forty-six percent of patients were well-nourished, 44% had mild-moderate PEW, and 10% severe PEW. Compared with well-nourished patients, those with mild-moderate (p = 0.06) and severe (p = 0.005) PEW had lower HRQoL score [68 (52–75), 55 (45–72), 46 (43–58), respectively]. PCS, MCS, and KDCS and their subscales had lower values as PEW was more severe. Patients with obesity and hypoalbuminemia had significantly lower HRQoL overall and component scores than their counterparts. Dietary intake was not associated with quality of life. In multivariate analysis obesity, PEW (by SGA), hypoalbuminemia, and low educational level predicted poor HRQoL (χ² 58.2, p < 0.0001).As conclusion, PEW severity was related with worse HRQoL, either as overall score or in every component or subscale in CAPD patients. Poor HRQoL was predicted independently by PEW severity and obesity; additional predictors were hypoalbuminemia and low education.     

六君子汤对终末期肾病合并营养不良患者的补充治疗作用

目的:探讨六君子汤对终末期肾病(ESRD)合并营养不良患者的补充作用。方法:对ESRD合并营养不良48例患者给予六君子汤治疗,每日1剂,分2次服,每次100 ml。30 d为1个疗程,连续观察2个疗程。监测治疗前后白蛋白、前白蛋白、转铁蛋白水平;进行营养评估(SGA);观察患者厌食、乏力及皮肤瘙痒等临床症状的缓解情况。结果:治疗后患者的白蛋白、前白蛋白和转铁蛋白水平有明显提高(P<0.01);治疗前AC、TSF、AMC值均为最小,随着治疗的进展,患者的各项指标均有提高;SGA评分营养不良总发生率降低;患者厌食、乏力症状有改善。结论:在充分透析的同时六君子汤对ESRD合并营养不良患者有较好疗效,可作为补充治疗。