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Post-pyloric feeding
Author(s) -
Eva Niv,
Zvi Fireman,
Nachum Vaisman
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.15.1281
Subject(s) - gastroenterostomy , gastroparesis , gastric outlet obstruction , medicine , pyloric stenosis , pylorus , pancreatitis , surgery , stomach , gastric emptying , gastrectomy , cancer
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.

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