The management of adult patients with severe chronic small intestinal dysmotility. Issue 12 (21st August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nightingale, Jeremy M D; Paine, Peter; McLaughlin, John; Emmanuel, Anton; Martin, Joanne E; Lal, Simon
• Is Part Of: Gut. Volume 69:Issue 12(2020)
• Page Start: 2074
• Page End: 2092
• Publication Date: 2020-08-21
• Subjects: small intestinal motility -- nutrition support; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2020-321631
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0017-5749

Abstract

Abstract : Adult patients with severe chronic small intestinal dysmotility are not uncommon and can be difficult to manage. This guideline gives an outline of how to make the diagnosis. It discusses factors which contribute to or cause a picture of severe chronic intestinal dysmotility (eg, obstruction, functional gastrointestinal disorders, drugs, psychosocial issues and malnutrition). It gives management guidelines for patients with an enteric myopathy or neuropathy including the use of enteral and parenteral nutrition.