Post-pyloric feeding

Eva Niv*, Zvi Fireman, Nachum Vaisman

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Postpyloric feeding is an important and promising alternative to parenteral nutrition. The indications for this kind of feeding are increasing and include a variety of clinical conditions, such as gastroparesis, acute pancreatitis, gastric outlet stenosis, hyperemesis (including gravida), recurrent aspiration, tracheoesophageal fistula and stenosis in gastroenterostomy. This review discusses the differences between pre- and postpyloric feeding, indications and contraindications, advantages and disadvantages, and provides an overview of the techniques of placement of various postpyloric devices.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1281-1288
Number of pages8
JournalWorld Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume15
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Mar 2009
Externally publishedYes

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