Journal article
Safety of mucous fistula refeeding in neonates with functional short bowel syndrome: A retrospective review
Abstract
PURPOSE: Mucous fistula (MF) refeeding of proximal stoma effluent in neonates after small bowel resection can promote nutrient absorption and prevent atrophy of the unused distal bowel. This study aimed to assess the safety of this practice in neonates.
METHODS: A retrospective chart review of all patients admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) between 2009 and 2015 who underwent a laparotomy with creation of an enterostomy and …
Authors
Elliott T; Walton JM
Journal
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 54, No. 5, pp. 989–992
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
5 2019
DOI
10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.01.050
ISSN
0022-3468