The management of adult patients with severe chronic small intestinal dysmotility
Jeremy M. D. Nightingale, Peter Paine, John McLaughlin, Anton Emmanuel, Joanne E. Martin, Simon Lal
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.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineIntestinal pseudo-obstructionParenteral nutritionIntensive care medicineMalnutritionInternal medicineEnteral administrationSmall intestinal bacterial overgrowthGastroenterologyIrritable bowel syndromeIntestinal Malrotation and Obstruction DisordersIntestinal and Peritoneal AdhesionsGastrointestinal motility and disorders