Access for Enteral Nutrition

Zimmer, Julia; Gauderer, Michael W. L.

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Julia Zimmer² &
Michael W. L. Gauderer³

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Abstract

Enterostomies are key interventions in the management of various surgical and nonsurgical pediatric conditions. They are employed for feeding, decompression, or a combination of both.

A large palette of options is now available, the choice of procedure depending on the specific indication, the experience of the management team and the available resources. If the access is primarily for long-term feeding, the optimal kind must be carefully chosen, taking into account the patients’ specific needs, comorbidities, habitus, and caretakers’ experience. Ideally the choice is a team decision. Regular early and long-term follow-up are essential to assure optimal functionality and minimal morbidity.

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Zimmer, J., Gauderer, M.W.L. (2018). Access for Enteral Nutrition. In: Puri, P. (eds) Pediatric Surgery. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-38482-0_19-1

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