Chyme reinfusion or enteroclysis in nutrition of patients with temporary double enterostomy or enterocutaneous fistula

Abstract

Chyme reinfusion or enteroclysis are less expensive, well tolerated, and easy-to-use nutrition support techniques, which may allow reducing parenteral nutrition-related healthcare costs. The latter remains to be demonstrated in the setting of a prospective randomized controlled trial. This review may contribute to improve the awareness of intensivists, digestive surgeons, and gastroenterologists involved in intestinal failure management to spread the use of chyme reinfusion or enteroclysis.