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Pediatric enteral access center: a multidisciplinary approach
M R Mascarenhas1, D Redd, J Bilodeau
1Division of Gastroenterology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA 19104-9786, USA.
Insights
The demand for pediatric enteral access, including gastrostomy tubes, is rising. This article details a case report and introduces a new program for managing this growing patient population.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Surgical Procedures
Background:
- Increasing prevalence of children requiring enteral nutrition.
- Growing need for reliable enteral access methods.
Observation:
- A case report of a child evaluated for enteral nutrition and access.
- Detailed description of a newly established Pediatric Enteral Access Program.
Findings:
- The program outlines patient selection criteria for gastrostomy placement.
- Includes methodology, risk-benefit analysis, and cost considerations for gastrostomy procedures.
- Addresses the follow-up care for children needing enteral access.
Implications:
- Provides a structured approach to managing the increasing number of children requiring enteral feeding.
- Offers insights into the practical aspects of pediatric gastrostomy placement and care.
- Highlights the importance of specialized programs for this patient demographic.
Abstract:
The need for enteral access and gastrostomy placement in children has increased dramatically over the past several years. In the following article, we present a case report of a typical patient undergoing evaluation for enteral nutrition and enteral access. Following the case report, we describe our newly formed Pediatric Enteral Access Program including patient selection, the method of gastrostomy placement, risks and benefits, cost analysis, and follow-up of this ever-increasing population of children.