Clinical management of post-pyloric enteral feeding in children.

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Clinical management of post-pyloric enteral feeding in children.

Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2015 Jul;9(7):929-41

Authors: Capriati T, Cardile S, Chiusolo F, Torroni F, Schingo P, Elia D, Diamanti A

Abstract
Post-pyloric feeding (PF) allows the administration of enteral nutrition beyond the pylorus, either into the duodenum or, ideally, into the jejunum. The main indications of PF are: upper gastrointestinal tract obstructions, pancreatic rest (e.g., acute pancreatitis), gastric dysmotility (e.g., critically ill patients and chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction) or severe gastroesophageal reflux with risk of aspiration (e.g., neurological disability). Physiological and clinical evidence derives from adults, but can also be pertinent to children. This review will discuss the practical management and potential clinical applications of PF in pediatric patients. Some key studies pertaining to the physiological changes during PF will also be considered because they support the strategy of PF management.

PMID: 25926033 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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