Acute Pancreatitis: How Soon Should We Feed Patients?

Early enteral nutrition, defined as the provision of nutrients within 48 hours of hospitalization, has been associated with reduced mortality and complications compared with delayed enteral nutrition in patients with acute pancreatitis. Vaughn and colleagues report a systematic review of early versus delayed enteral nutrition. The editorialists discuss the results, why they should be interpreted with caution, and the evidence gaps in defining when and how to best feed patients with acute pancreatitis.

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