Should Enteral Nutrition Be Considered as Primary Therapy in Acute Crohn''s Disease?

Clinical trials indicate that elemental enteral diets are equally as effective as corticosteroid treatment for acute Crohn's disease; however, a clear efficacy of polymeric formulas has yet to be demonstrated. Moreover, the mechanism of action of enteral nutrition remains uncertain, and further study is needed to define the precise role of specialized enteral formulas in the long-term management of this disease.