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Is routine postoperative PN in well nourished patients beneficial?
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Routine postoperative PN in well nourished patients is not beneficial because well nourished patients typically have adequate nutritional reserves to support their recovery after surgery. Providing parenteral nutrition in these patients may increase the risk of complications such as infections, liver dysfunction, and hyperglycemia. It is generally recommended to reserve PN for patients who are unable to meet their nutritional needs through oral or enteral routes, or those with pre-existing malnutrition or severe gastrointestinal dysfunction.
