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A comparison of chyme reinfusion therapy methods: Two case studies
W Tehana S Perera1, Hardy Gil2, Ishan De Zoysa1
1National Hospital Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Background:
High output enterostomy associated malnutrition is a feature of intestinal failure (IF). Chyme reinfusion therapy (CRT) is recommended for restoration of physiological digestive processes in type 2 IF patients. Nevertheless, widespread use of manual CRT has limitations. Recently, innovative technology has demonstrated enhanced intestinal absorption and decreased intestinal losses, associated with improved nutritional and clinical outcomes.
Case Report:
A pilot comparison of pump-assisted versus manual CRT was conducted on two short bowel syndrome (SBS) cases using a check list and key informant interviews.
Conclusion:
Manual CRT was unpopular among nurses and caregivers, causing frequent interruptions in the procedure. Alternatively, pump-assisted CRT was safe, well tolerated by the patients and accepted by caregivers. The automated system has physiological advantages over parenteral nutrition (PN) with relatively few complications. It could be a cost effective and valuable addition to IF nutritional management but requires verification in a larger planned comparative study.
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