Prompt improvement of a pressure ulcer by the administration of high viscosity semi-solid nutrition via a nasogastric tube in a man with tuberculosis: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Semi-solid nutrition with high viscosity has the advantage of reducing gastroesophageal reflux and diarrhea and shortens the duration of administration compared with liquid nutrition. This is the first report describing the adminis...

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Main Authors: Hatsuda Kazuyoshi, Morioka Yasushi, Ootsu Yuki, Hosogai Kaori, Tomishiro Tomoko, Okishio Kyoichi, Hayashi Seiji, Nakayama Tamaki, Naito Eriko, Sakatani Mitsunori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/4/1/24