Abstract
Since 1978, 46 patients, ages 1-78yr. who required long-term maintenance of nutrition parenterally, were placed on a program of an artificial gut system consisting of infusion bag, ivline, and continuous infusion pump combined within the special jacket for periods ranging 1 to 434 days. This artificial gut system was safe and effective for maintaining an optimal nutritional status, and was valuable not only in allowing more freedom and ambulation in hospitalized patients, but also in permitting them to resume a nearly normal life at home.
