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Liquid Diet Aids Crohn's Surgery Patients
19 Jul
Summary
- Liquid nutrition program shows promise for Crohn's surgery patients.
- Study investigates if EEN diet reduces complications post-surgery.
- Patient describes diet as 'life changing' for Crohn's symptoms.
A new clinical trial is examining the effectiveness of a liquid nutrition program for individuals with Crohn's disease who are preparing for surgery. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is spearheading this research, partnering with the University of Birmingham.
The study focuses on Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN), a specialized liquid diet. Researchers aim to determine if EEN, when administered alongside bowel surgery, can lead to fewer complications and better overall recovery for patients.
One participant, John Gault, 34, who has lived with Crohn's disease since childhood, shared his positive experience. He followed a similar diet before his surgery earlier this year and found it to be transformative, significantly reducing his symptoms and improving his health.
