title: Post-pyloric feeding.
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.
authors.forename: Eva
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Niv
authors.forename: Zvi
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Fireman
authors.forename: Nachum
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Vaisman
mesh_terms: D004063:Digestion; D004724:Endoscopy; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods; D007582:Jejunostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D007583:Jejunum; D018529:Nutritional Support; D011708:Pylorus