Can you live a long life on TPN? Navigating the Realities of Total Parenteral Nutrition
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Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) can be a life-sustaining therapy for many years, with studies showing three-year survival rates ranging from 65% to 80% for dependent patients. While this provides a vital lifeline for those unable to absorb nutrients, many wonder, can you live a long life on TPN?