Parenteral nutrition in obstetries and gynecology

Abstract

In gynaecology the problems of parenteral nutrition have become increasingly important, especially in view of the advanced methods of radical surgery and the intensification of radiotherapy. Furthermore, more older patients in a poor state of health also undergo major surgery. In many of these patients food cannot be given by the oral route or can only be given inadequately. If this situation continues for any significant period, parenteral nutrition will be necessary. In gynaecology, long-term complete parenteral nutrition is seldom necessary; short-term complete parenteral nutrition, however, is required more often. Especially in ultraradical surgical procedures, an adequate metabolic control - and this means in many cases parenteral nutrition - is certainly necessary and decisive for therapeutic success.