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What is the evidence on the practice of mucous fistula refeeding in neonates with short bowel syndrome?

Brighton & Sussex Medical School, University of Brighton, Falmer, UK.
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (impact factor: 2.3). 09/2006; 43(2):267-70. DOI:10.1097/01.mpg.0000228111.21735.02 pp.267-70
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ABSTRACT A systematic review of literature was performed on the practice of mucous fistula refeeding in neonates with short bowel syndrome. No randomised controlled studies were identified. Case series reports of 30 infants showed improved weight gain (from -2.36 +/- 1.24 to 21.06 +/- 3.02 g/d) and reduced need for total parenteral nutrition. Randomised controlled trials are required to establish the benefits of mucous fistula refeeding in this condition.

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Keywords

Case series reports
 
mucous fistula refeeding
 
short bowel syndrome
 
systematic review
 
total parenteral nutrition
 
weight gain