Treatment of anorexia nervosa with total parenteral nutrition.

Recently, there has been a resurgence of interest and ideas regarding refeeding in anorexia nervosa. Given the severe morbidity, a subpopulation that appears refractory to treatment, and the very high mortality in an otherwise healthy young population, research studies are needed to define optimal treatment regimens. The authors describe their experience with total parenteral nutrition in the treatment of anorexia nervosa.