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May TPN be beneficial in radiation enteritis for bowel rest?
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TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition) can be beneficial in radiation enteritis for bowel rest. Radiation enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine caused by radiation therapy. This condition can cause severe diarrhea and malabsorption of nutrients. By providing nutrition intravenously through TPN, the bowel is given a chance to rest and heal. This allows the inflammation to subside and the bowel to recover. Therefore, TPN can be an effective treatment option for radiation enteritis.