Blenderized enteral nutrition in pediatric short gut syndrome: Tolerance and clinical outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Blenderized feeds consisting of whole food components are emerging as a preferred approach to enteral nutrition. However, there is limited evidence-based guidance for this strategy in short bowel syndrome (SBS). We aimed to explore the tolerance and clinical outcome of blenderized feeds in patients with SBS.

Method

We conducted a single-center, retrospective study of blenderized feeds in pediatric SBS. Of the 376 patients screened, 58 met inclusion criteria. Three patients were excluded because of a history of bowel transplant. Demographics, clinical history, and nutrition history were collected and analyzed.

Result

Patients had improved diarrhea though worsening gas while receiving blenderized feeds. There was no significant difference in small bowel lengt

SUBMITTER: Zong W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9283279 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature