Tag: Survival rate

The long-term survival prospects of patients on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) can range from a few months to many years, with three-year survival rates varying from 65% to 80% depending on the underlying cause of intestinal failure. The overall prognosis for TPN patients is highly individual and depends on numerous factors, including age, the patient's primary diagnosis, and the development of complications.

According to studies on home parenteral nutrition (HPN), approximately 65–80% of patients dependent on intravenous feeding achieve a three-year survival rate, a figure influenced by their underlying medical conditions. A person can theoretically live for years, even a lifetime, being fed intravenously, but the duration and quality of life are critically dependent on managing significant long-term health risks.