Application of enteral nutrition support in functional delayed gastric emptying after operation for constipation patients

Abstract

Objective To find out the application of enteral nutrition in the treatment of functional delayed gastric emptying (FDGE) after operation of constipation. Methods Eighty patients with severe functional constipation received laparoscopic assisted subtotal colectomy combined with modified Duhamel procedure from July 2008 to March 2013 were retrospectively analyzed. The postoperative patients with FDGE received conservative treatment with enteral nutrition support. Results Of the 80 patients with severe functional constipation, 13 had postoperative FDGE, the incidence being 16.25%. Nine cases were treated with total enteral nutrition and 4 cases combined with parenteral nutrition support. The patients were cured within 7-43 days. Conclusions The main cause for FDGE after operation of constipation may be the functional dyspepsia. Enteral nutrition support plays a main role in the treatment of FDGE. Key words: Severe functional constipation; Operation; Functional delayed gastric emptying; Functional dyspepsia