Are there alternatives to total parenteral nutrition or tpn?

PPN/ oral diet: Peripheral parental nutrition is less concentrated formula given thro peripheral venous line. The best nutrition is by mouth to prevent complications of tpn.

Intestine failure: Tpn is the primary therapy for intestinal failure - a condition that exists when your intestine cannot provide enough nutrition and fluid to support life. You may be malnourished or dehydrated and require TPN for a short time. However, in certain situations, TPN can be required long term and may be permanent. In those instances, you may consider intestine transplantation.