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Review
. 2009 Mar 21;15(11):1281-8.
doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.1281.

Post-pyloric feeding

Eva Niv, Zvi Fireman, Nachum Vaisman
Review

Post-pyloric feeding

Eva Niv et al. World J Gastroenterol. .

Abstract

Postpyloric feeding is an important and promising alternative to parenteral nutrition. The indications for this kind of feeding are increasing and include a variety of clinical conditions, such as gastroparesis, acute pancreatitis, gastric outlet stenosis, hyperemesis (including gravida), recurrent aspiration, tracheoesophageal fistula and stenosis in gastroenterostomy. This review discusses the differences between pre- and postpyloric feeding, indications and contraindications, advantages and disadvantages, and provides an overview of the techniques of placement of various postpyloric devices.

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