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Review
. 2022 Sep 1;75(3):237-243.
doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003518. Epub 2022 Aug 9.

Postpyloric Feeding Access in Infants and Children: A State of the Art Review

Amir Jazayeri  1 , Randolph M McConnie  2 , Albert M Ross  3 , Ericka Montijo-Barrios  4 , Cortney Ballengee Menchini  5 , Sheryl Tulin-Silver  6 , Vincent Duron  7 , Catharine M Walsh  8 , Diana G Lerner  9 , Ali Mencin  10
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Review

Postpyloric Feeding Access in Infants and Children: A State of the Art Review

Amir Jazayeri et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. .

Abstract

Achieving postpyloric feeding access is a clinical challenge faced by the pediatric gastroenterologist in everyday practice. Currently, there is limited literature published on the topic. This article provides a practical summary of the literature on the different methods utilized to achieve postpyloric feeding access including bedside, fluoroscopic, endoscopic and surgical options. Indications and complications of these methods are discussed as well as a general approach to infants and children that require intestinal feeding.

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