Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
- Volume 11 Issue sup1
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- Pages.117-126
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- 2008
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- 2234-8646(pISSN)
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- 2234-8840(eISSN)
Trace Element Deficiency in Children Receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
총정맥영양(TPN)과 관련된 미량원소의 결핍
- Lee, Jung Hwa (Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
- 이정화 (서울대학교 의과대학 소아과학교실)
- Published : 2008.04.15
Abstract
Trace elements compose a very small portion of the body, however they have a variety of essential functions. Various diseases are caused by trace element deficiencies, and sometimes they can be fatal. Long-term TPN is a risk factor of trace element deficiency, and trace elements need to be checked regularly while receiving TPN. It is important to provide sufficient requirements of trace elements regarding the clinical features and the problems of trace element excess or deficiency. Moreover extensive studies to establish the efficiency of examining human hair and nails, recent method to determine the trace elements, are required.