Figure 1.
Transepithelial Resistance: Decreased Epithelial Barrier Function in Unfed Patients
*P < .05 by t test.
Unfed, no oral nutrition for > 14 d.
Adapted from Surgery, Ralls MW et al. Enteral nutrient deprivation in patient leads to a loss of intestinal epithelial barrier function, Copyright 2015, with permission from Elsevier.