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How long can you live on total parenteral nutrition?

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While total parenteral nutrition (TPN) was once considered a short-term, high-risk feeding method, modern medical advances and home care protocols now allow some patients to live for many years, even a lifetime, on total parenteral nutrition. The exact life expectancy depends heavily on the patient's underlying disease, overall health, and the management of associated complications.