Nutritional support in the severely compromised motility patient: when and how?

Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2011 Dec;40(4):845-51. doi: 10.1016/j.gtc.2011.09.010.

Abstract

The management of CIPO remains difficult and requires a multidisciplinary approach. In adult patients with CIPO on HPN, the 10-year survival rate was 68%. Long-term HPN dependence does not seem to be associated with a significant increase in mortality and morbidity. HPN could be a safe and efficient approach to the management of intestinal failure caused by CIPO, with restoring oral intake and lowering hospitalization frequency as major goals of treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / complications
  • Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / therapy*
  • Nutritional Support / methods*