Blenderized enteral nutrition in pediatric short gut syndrome: Tolerance and clinical outcomes

Abstract

Our cohort of patients with SBS experienced improved gastrointestinal symptoms and stool quality on blenderized feeds. Patients without an ICV and with colonic resection were more prone to weight loss. Stepwise titration of blenderized formula with previous formula regimen may be needed in a subset of patients to optimize tolerance and weight gain. Further study is warranted to understand factors contributing to variable tolerance and weight gain on blenderized formulas to guide their use in patients with SBS.