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Use of the Hickman catheter for jejunal feedings in children
Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics
|January 1, 1986
Insights
A new, safe technique uses a standard Hickman catheter to establish long-term jejunal feeding. Positive pediatric results indicate potential applicability in select adult cases for improved enteral nutrition.
Area of Science:
- Medical Devices
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Establishing long-term enteral feeding routes is crucial for nutritional support in various medical conditions.
- Traditional methods may involve complex procedures or carry significant risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a simple and safe method for creating a long-term jejunal feeding route.
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of this technique.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a standard Hickman catheter for jejunal access.
- Detailed the procedural steps for catheter placement and maintenance.
Main Results:
- The described method proved simple and safe in pediatric patients.
- Achieved successful long-term jejunal feeding in the studied pediatric cohort.
Conclusions:
- This technique offers a viable and safe option for long-term jejunal feeding in pediatric patients.
- The method shows promise for adaptation in selected adult patients requiring jejunal nutrition.
Abstract:
A simple, safe method for creating a long term jejunal feeding route using the standard Hickman catheter is described herein. The positive results in pediatric patients suggest that this method would be suitable in selected adult instances.