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Safety and benefit of ad libitum feeding following laparoscopic pyloromyotomy: retrospective comparative trial. Pediatr Surg Int 2022; 38:555-558. [PMID: 35182200 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-022-05084-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE In this study, we evaluated the impacts of ad libitum feedings on outcomes following laparoscopic pyloromyotomy in patients with infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. METHODS Pediatric patients with infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis who underwent laparoscopic pyloromyotomy were included. Patients were stratified into ad libitum and structured feeding groups. Primary outcomes were times from surgery completion to goal feeding and discharge. RESULTS A total of 336 patients were included in the study with 63 patients (18.8%) in the ad libitum feeding group. The ad libitum feeding group experienced significantly shorter times from surgery completion to both goal feedings (10.7 h vs 18.7 h; p < 0.001) and hospital discharge (21.6 h vs 23.1 h; p = 0.008) compared to the structured protocol group. Postoperative emesis (47.% vs 30.8%; p = 0.011) was higher in the ab libitum cohort, but the rates of return to an emergency department and/or readmission (4.8% vs 2.2%; p = 0.26) were similar. CONCLUSION Ad libitum feeding after pyloromyotomy decreases time to reach goal feeding and hospital discharge. While it may contribute to a higher incidence of emesis, it does not appear to significantly increase hospital readmission. Ad libitum feeding appears to be a safe and beneficial alternative to structured feeding protocols following pyloromyotomy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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Eriksson D, Salö M. Predictive factors for time to full enteral feeding after pyloromyotomy for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. WORLD JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY 2020; 3:e000081. [DOI: 10.1136/wjps-2019-000081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BackgroundThe aim of the study was to evaluate how different parameters in the preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative period affect time to full enteral feeding (TFEF) in children undergoing pyloromyotomy.MethodsA retrospective study of all children operated for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis between 2001 and 2017 was conducted. Parameters in demographics and in the preoperative and postoperative period were evaluated against TFEF (hours) using linear regression models.ResultsIn the whole cohort of 175 children, mean TFEF was 47 hours with Standard Deviation (SD) of ±35. In the multivariate model, TFEF decreased with age [beta (B): −0.62; 95% confidence interval (95% CI) −1.05 to −0.19; p=0.005) and increased with the presence of severe underlying disease (congenital heart defect or syndrome) (B: 26.5; 95% CI 3.3 to 49.7; p=0.026). Hence, for every day of age, the time to fully fed decreased by 0.6 hour, and the presence of an underlying disease increased the time to fully fed with over one day. TFEF did not seem to be affected by prematurity, weight loss, symptom duration, preoperative acid/base balance or electrolyte values, surgical method, or method of postoperative feeding.ConclusionsTFEF decreased with higher age and increased in children with a severe underlying disease. These results may be useful in providing adequate parental information regarding what affects TFEF and the length of hospital stay.
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Feliz A, Holub JL, Azarakhsh N, Bachier-Rodriguez M, Savoie KB. Health disparities in infants with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Am J Surg 2017; 214:329-335. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2016] [Revised: 06/22/2016] [Accepted: 07/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A randomized trial to assess advancement of enteral feedings following surgery for hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. J Pediatr Surg 2017; 52:534-539. [PMID: 27829521 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2016.09.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2016] [Revised: 08/26/2016] [Accepted: 09/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The rate of feeding advancement following surgery for hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) affects length of stay. We hypothesized that: 1) a relaxed feeding regimen following pyloromyotomy would allow infants to achieve feeding goals more quickly without affecting postoperative emesis, and 2) preoperative metabolic derangements would impair the ability to advance feedings following pyloromyotomy. METHODS A prospective, randomized trial compared two postoperative feeding methods. The primary outcome was length of time to tolerate two consecutive goal feeds (GFs). Infants were randomized into the Incremental-arm (N=74), in which infants were gradually advanced on enteral formula, or the Relaxed-arm (N=69), in which infants were allowed to consume up to GF immediately. Preoperative variables, time to GF, preoperative laboratory values, and postoperative emesis were recorded. A p-value less than 0.05 was significant. RESULTS Patient demographics, pyloric ultrasound measurements, and episodes of postoperative emesis were similar between groups. Infants in the Relaxed-arm reached GF more quickly than those in the Incremental-arm and had a shorter length of stay (p<0.001). Infants with preoperative serum chloride less than 100mmol/L reached GF more slowly than those with normal labs (p<0.03). CONCLUSION Following surgery for HPS, surgeons can safely utilize a relaxed, nonstructured feeding regimen, which may allow infants to reach feeding goals more quickly without untoward vomiting. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 1-therapeutic.
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Sullivan KJ, Chan E, Vincent J, Iqbal M, Wayne C, Nasr A. Feeding Post-Pyloromyotomy: A Meta-analysis. Pediatrics 2016; 137:peds.2015-2550. [PMID: 26719292 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2015-2550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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CONTEXT Postoperative emesis is common after pyloromyotomy. Although postoperative feeding is likely to be an influencing factor, there is no consensus on optimal feeding. OBJECTIVE To compare the effect of feeding regimens on clinical outcomes of infants after pyloromyotomy. DATA SOURCES Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, and Medline. STUDY SELECTION Two reviewers independently assessed studies for inclusion based on a priori inclusion criteria. DATA EXTRACTION Data were extracted on methodological quality, general study and intervention characteristics, and clinical outcomes. RESULTS Fourteen studies were included. Ad libitum feeding was associated with significantly shorter length of stay (LOS) when compared with structured feeding (mean difference [MD] -4.66; 95% confidence interval [CI], -8.38 to -0.95; P = .01). Although gradual feeding significantly decreased emesis episodes (MD -1.70; 95% CI, -2.17 to -1.23; P < .00001), rapid feeding led to significantly shorter LOS (MD 22.05; 95% CI, 2.18 to 41.93; P = .03). Late feeding resulted in a significant decrease in number of patients with emesis (odds ratio 3.13; 95% CI, 2.26 to 4.35; P < .00001). LIMITATIONS Exclusion of non-English studies, lack of randomized controlled trials, insufficient number of studies to perform publication bias or subgroup analysis for potential predictors of emesis. CONCLUSIONS Ad libitum feeding is recommended for patients after pyloromyotomy as it leads to decreased LOS. If physicians still prefer structured feeding, early rapid feeds are recommended as they should lead to a reduced LOS.
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- Katrina J Sullivan
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; and
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; and
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; and
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; and
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; and
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; and Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Iwanaka T, Yamataka A, Uemura S, Okuyama H, Segawa O, Nio M, Yoshizawa J, Yagi M, Ieiri S, Uchida H, Koga H, Sato M, Soh H, Take H, Hirose R, Fukuzawa H, Mizuno M, Watanabe T. Pediatric Surgery. Asian J Endosc Surg 2015; 8:390-407. [PMID: 26708583 DOI: 10.1111/ases.12263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2015] [Revised: 08/21/2015] [Accepted: 08/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Flageole HH, Pemberton J. Post-Operative Impact of Nasogastric Tubes on length of stay in infants with pyloric Stenosis (POINTS): A prospective randomized controlled pilot trial. J Pediatr Surg 2015; 50:1681-5. [PMID: 25783381 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2015.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2015] [Accepted: 02/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Postoperative emesis commonly affects infants after pyloromyotomy for pyloric stenosis. This randomized controlled trial investigates the impact of preoperative nasogastric tubes (NGTs) on postoperative emesis rate and length of stay (LOS). METHODS Patients from January 2010 to June 2012 were screened and randomized to have an 8 French NGT or no NGT inserted prior to surgery. Patients contraindicated for NGT or pyloromyotomy, those < 6 months of age, born prematurely, or with cardiac malformations were excluded. Patient demographics, blood work, postoperative feeding, postoperative emesis rate, and postoperative LOS were collected. Student's t test and Fisher's exact test were used to compare postoperative emesis rate and LOS. RESULTS Of 125 patients screened, 65 (52%) were eligible, and 50 (77%) were recruited. The NGT (n = 25) and no NGT (n = 25) groups had no significant difference in baseline characteristics. Postoperative emesis occurred in 17 (68%) patients with NGT compared to 12 (48%) in patients with no NGT (p = 0.25). Postoperative emesis events (52 [23%] vs. 47 [20%], p = 0.50), emesis per patient (2.08 ± 2.23 vs. 1.88 ± 2.70, p = 0.76 95% CI: -1.21 to 1.61), and LOS (34.77 ± 13.74 vs. 36.33 ± 19.36, p = 0.74 95% CI: -11.11 to 7.98) were similar between NGT and no NGT groups. CONCLUSION Preoperative NGT insertion had no demonstrable effect on LOS or postoperative emesis rate after pyloromyotomy.
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- Helene H Flageole
- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Canada; McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON Canada; McMaster Pediatric Surgery Research Collaborative, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Canada.
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- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Canada; McMaster Pediatric Surgery Research Collaborative, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Canada
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Adibe OO, Iqbal CW, Sharp SW, Juang D, Snyder CL, Holcomb GW, Ostlie DJ, St Peter SD. Protocol versus ad libitum feeds after laparoscopic pyloromyotomy: a prospective randomized trial. J Pediatr Surg 2014; 49:129-32; discussion 132. [PMID: 24439596 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.09.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2013] [Accepted: 09/30/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND We conducted a prospective, randomized trial comparing protocol to ad libitum (ad lib) feeding after laparoscopic pyloromyotomy. METHODS Infants undergoing laparoscopic pyloromyotomy were randomized to protocol versus ad lib feeding strategies. The protocol started with Pedialyte® two hours post-operative. This was repeated by another round of Pedialyte®, then two rounds of half-strength formula or breast milk, followed by two rounds of full strength formula or breast milk, followed by the home feeding regimen, at which time the patient was discharged if feeding well. The ad lib group was allowed formula or breast milk two hours after the operation and considered for discharge after tolerating three consecutive feeds. The primary outcome variable was the length of postoperative hospitalization. RESULTS One hundred fifty infants were enrolled between January 2010 and December 2011. There were no differences in patient characteristics at presentation. While the ad lib group reached goal feeds sooner than the protocol group, this did not translate into a difference in duration of postoperative hospitalization. There were more patients with emesis in the ad lib group after goal feeding was reached, but no difference in readmissions. CONCLUSION Ad lib feeding allows patients to reach goal feeds more rapidly than protocol feeding following laparoscopic pyloromyotomy. However, this goal is usually reached beyond discharge hours, resulting in a similar duration of hospitalization.
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- Obinna O Adibe
- The Center for Prospective Clinical Trials The Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO
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- The Center for Prospective Clinical Trials The Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO
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- The Center for Prospective Clinical Trials The Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO
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- The Center for Prospective Clinical Trials The Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO
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- The Center for Prospective Clinical Trials The Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO
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- The Center for Prospective Clinical Trials The Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO
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- The Center for Prospective Clinical Trials The Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO
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- The Center for Prospective Clinical Trials The Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO.
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Graham KA, Laituri CA, Markel TA, Ladd AP. A review of postoperative feeding regimens in infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. J Pediatr Surg 2013; 48:2175-9. [PMID: 24094977 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2013] [Revised: 04/29/2013] [Accepted: 04/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is a condition well known to pediatric surgeons. Postoperative length of hospital stay is a financial concern and remains a potential target for reduction in hospital costs. Ultimately, these costs are directly affected by the ability to effectively advance postoperative enteral nutrition. This review will serve to: 1) identify clinically relevant postoperative feeding patterns following pyloromyotomy, 2) review the relevant literature to determine an optimal feeding pattern, and 3) identify possible preoperative predictors that may determine the success of postoperative feeding regiments.
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- Kevin A Graham
- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Investigating the use of preoperative nasogastric tubes and postoperative outcomes for infants with pyloric stenosis: a retrospective cohort study. J Pediatr Surg 2010; 45:1020-3. [PMID: 20438946 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2010] [Accepted: 02/03/2010] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Literature is lacking regarding the role of nasogastric tubes in patients with pyloric stenosis. There is also no consensus among surgeons. Some believe that pyloric stenosis is a form of gastric outlet obstruction, and the stomach should be drained until the obstruction is relieved. Others claim that infants can handle their secretions, and draining the stomach may further exacerbate the alkalosis. This chart review examines the use of preoperative nasogastric tubes in a single pediatric institution and its effect on vomiting rates and length of stay. METHODS After research ethics board approval, a retrospective review was performed on 109 patients admitted between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2008, with pyloric stenosis who underwent pyloromyotomy. Data were collected on presence of a preoperative nasogastric tube, preoperative electrolyte levels, ultrasound characteristics, episodes of postoperative vomiting, and length of stay. RESULTS One hundred six patients were used in the final analysis. A nasogastric tube was placed in 77 patients (73%). Patients with a preoperative nasogastric tube had significantly higher episodes of postoperative vomiting (P = .015; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.29-2.63) and length of stay (P = .017; 95% CI, 2.49-25.01). Bicarbonate levels were also significantly higher in patients with a nasogastric tube. There was no difference in the duration of symptoms, ultrasound characteristics, or type of operation between the 2 cohorts. CONCLUSION The data strongly suggest that preoperative nasogastric tube placement adversely affects postoperative vomiting and consequently increases length of stay. The lack of consensus about the use of preoperative nasogastric tubes coupled with these findings indicates the need to evaluate this practice with a prospective randomized controlled trial.
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St. Peter SD, Tsao K, Sharp SW, Holcomb GW, Ostlie DJ. Predictors of emesis and time to goal intake after pyloromyotomy: analysis from a prospective trial. J Pediatr Surg 2008; 43:2038-41. [PMID: 18970937 PMCID: PMC3082433 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2008] [Revised: 04/07/2008] [Accepted: 04/07/2008] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Emesis after pyloromyotomy for pyloric stenosis is a common clinical phenomenon and the limiting factor in time to goal feeds. The amount of emesis that can be expected after myotomy is unknown. No data have been published that equip caregivers with the ability to understand which patients are more likely to have emesis and take longer to advance to goal feeds after pyloromyotomy. Therefore, we performed analysis of prospective data obtained from a randomized trial to determine if outcome can be predicted from preoperative or intraoperative variables. METHODS The dataset was prospectively collected from a randomized trial comparing open to laparoscopic pyloromyotomy in 200 patients. All patients had serum electrolytes and sonographic pyloric measurement recorded upon presentation. The postoperative feeding schedule and criteria for stopping feeds was controlled by a standard computer entry order set. In this study, we used Pearson's correlation to evaluate the influence of patient variables, presenting electrolytes, and intraoperative variables against 2 outcome variables (postoperative emesis and time to goal feeds). Significance is defined as a P <or= .01. RESULTS In patient demographics, only weight on admission held a significant correlation to the number of episodes of postoperative emesis, which was an inverse correlation. Of the electrolytes on admission, chloride, potassium, and anion gap correlated significantly with number of emesis and time to goal feeds. There was an inverse correlation for potassium and chloride, whereas it was direct with anion gap. Significance was not detected in the correlation to outcomes for operative or sonographic variables. CONCLUSIONS The degree of hypochloremic, hypokalemic, metabolic alkalosis on presentation strongly correlates to the number of episodes of postoperative emesis and time to goal feeds in patients undergoing pyloromyotomy for pyloric stenosis. Furthermore, the corresponding duration of dehydration and failure to thrive appears to correlate with outcomes as there was a significant inverse correlation with weight on admission to the number of episodes of postoperative emesis and time to goal feeds.
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- Shawn D. St. Peter
- Corresponding author. Tel.: +1 816 234 6479; fax: +1 816 983 6885. (S.D. St. Peter)
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Leclair MD, Plattner V, Mirallie E, Lejus C, Nguyen JM, Podevin G, Heloury Y. Laparoscopic pyloromyotomy for hypertrophic pyloric stenosis: a prospective, randomized controlled trial. J Pediatr Surg 2007; 42:692-8. [PMID: 17448768 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Several authors have reported on laparoscopic pyloromyotomy (LP) since the technique was originally described in 1990, but its benefits remain unproven. We performed a randomized controlled trial comparing LP to open circumumbilical pyloromyotomy (OP) for hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. METHODS In a prospective study, 102 infants with pyloric stenosis were randomly assigned to either LP (n = 50) or OP (n = 52). The primary outcome measure was the incidence of postoperative vomiting; the secondary parameters were the durations of surgery and anesthesia, surgical complications, and postoperative pain. All infants were managed according to standardized procedures regarding general anesthesia, surgical technique, postoperative analgesia, and feeding regimen. Parents, carers, and assessors responsible for the postoperative evaluation were blinded for the technique used. RESULTS There was no difference in the incidence of postoperative vomiting between the 2 groups. The overall incidence of complications was similar, but the durations of surgery and general anesthesia were significantly longer in the LP group than in the OP group (P = 10(-4) and P = .02, respectively). There were 3 cases of incomplete pyloromyotomy after laparoscopy, requiring a repeat procedure. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic pyloromyotomy does not decrease the incidence of postoperative vomiting, has a similar complication rate compared with the open umbilical approach, but may expose patients to a risk of inadequate pyloromyotomy.
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- Marc-David Leclair
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Hôpital Mère-Enfant, 44093 Nantes, France.
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Adibe OO, Nichol PF, Lim FY, Mattei P. Ad Libitum Feeds After Laparoscopic Pyloromyotomy: A Retrospective Comparison with a Standardized Feeding Regimen in 227 Infants. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2007; 17:235-7. [PMID: 17484656 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2006.0143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The best feeding regimen after pyloromyotomy for hypertrophic pyloric stenosis continues to be a topic of some debate. Postoperative emesis and length of hospital stay are principal concerns. We compared the outcome of infants after laparoscopic pyloromyotomy who were fed using a standardized feeding regimen or ad libitum. MATERIALS AND METHODS We reviewed the records of 227 infants who underwent laparoscopic pyloromyotomy within a 5-year period. We compared two sets of patients: those fed using a standardized feeding regimen and those fed ad libitum. The choice of feeding regimen was based solely on the attending surgeon's preference. Each group was examined for frequency of postoperative emesis, time to full feeds, and length of hospital stay. RESULTS Of the 227 patients in the study, 170 (74.9%) were fed using the standardized feeding regimen and 57 (25.1%) were fed ad libitum. The two groups were comparable with respect to age and sex distribution. Although children fed ad libitum had a significantly shorter time to full feeds that those fed a standardized feeding regimen (19.0 vs. 23.1 hours; P < 0.01), there was no significant difference in the frequency of postoperative emesis (1.8 vs. 1.9 times per patient; P = 0.68) or total length of hospital stay (49.0 vs. 50.3 hours; P = 0.73) when the ad libitum and standardized feed groups were compared. There were no complications in either group. CONCLUSION A standardized feeding regimen offers no advantage over ad libitum feeds for infants who have undergone laparoscopic pyloromyotomy. Infants fed ad libitum are able to tolerate full feeds sooner and the frequency of postoperative emesis is not increased. Ad libitum feeding has become the standard postoperative feeding regimen for infants who have undergone pyloromyotomy at our hospital.
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- Obinna O Adibe
- General, Thoracic, and Fetal Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Kretz B, Watfa J, Sapin E. Sténose hypertrophique du pylore : comparaison entre deux protocoles de réalimentation postopératoire : « progressif » et « ad libitum ». Arch Pediatr 2005; 12:128-33. [PMID: 15694534 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2004.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2004] [Accepted: 11/26/2004] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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UNLABELLED A recent alternative feeding regimen at the progressive feeding (PF) after a pyloromyotomy for hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) is the so-called ad libitum feeding (AL). The aim of this study was to determine if this new feeding regimen has modified the follow-up of postoperative course in HPS. POPULATION AND METHODS From January 1998 to December 2003, 97 consecutive neonates have been operated on for HPS in our hospital. This retrospective study was based on the comparison between two groups of patients with different postoperative feeding regimens: group one of 30 neonates with PF regimen and group two of 60 neonates with AL regimen. Seven remaining neonates had had a mucosal perforation and were not included in this comparative study but in a separate group (MP). The clinical, ultrasonographic, operative and postoperative data were compared. RESULTS There was no difference between the PF and AL groups for sex ratio M/F=4/1, preoperative weight loss ratio, ultrasonographic data and intra-operative difficulties rate. A small difference was found - which was not significative - between the PF and the AL groups for median age at diagnosis (44,6 v 36,7 days, respectively). A statistically significative difference between the PF and the AL groups was observed for time to establish feeding (69 vs 35.6 hours, respectively) (P<0,001), postoperative stay (4.16 vs 2.98 days, respectively) (P<0,001) and total hospital charges. We didn't found any difference in the incidence and severity of postoperative emesis whether slow (PF) or rapid (AL) feeding regimens were used. Furthermore, intra-operative mucosal tear didn't influence postoperative course and the duration of hospital stay. CONCLUSION We recommend AL regimen for routine feeding in simple cases after pyloromyotomy for HPS. It has a positive impact on length of hospital stay, and decreases hospital charges. Most neonates with MP can be managed with a rapid feeding regimen.
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- B Kretz
- Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, hôpital d'Enfants, CHU de Dijon, 10, boulevard du Maréchal de Lattre-de-Tassigny, BP 77 908, 21079 Dijon cedex, France
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Puapong D, Kahng D, Ko A, Applebaum H. Ad libitum feeding: safely improving the cost-effectiveness of pyloromyotomy. J Pediatr Surg 2002; 37:1667-8. [PMID: 12483625 DOI: 10.1053/jpsu.2002.36687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Patients undergoing pyloromyotomy traditionally have been placed on complex postoperative feeding regimens. The authors evaluated the substitution of an ad libitum feeding regimen to determine if it could decrease length of hospital stay and cost without increasing the morbidity rate. METHODS Fifty-six consecutive patients undergoing open pyloromyotomy were evaluated. The initial 31 patients were treated with a traditional protocol, whereas the next 25 patients received ad libitum feeding. Time to first full-strength feeding, amount and time of any emesis, and time to discharge were recorded. Hospital costs and number of readmissions were assessed. RESULTS Patients in the ad libitum group had a statistically significant shorter time to discharge (25.1 hours versus 38.8 hours), which translated into a savings of $1,290 per patient. Whereas more patients in the ad libitum group experienced postoperative emesis (32% v 26%), this was not statistically significant. There was no other morbidity and there were no readmissions in either group. CONCLUSIONS Postoperative ad libitum feedings resulted in significant decreases in hospital stay and associated costs without increasing morbidity. Ad libitum feeding is safe, simple, and cost effective, and may offer an avenue for short-stay pyloromyotomy in selected patients.
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- Devin Puapong
- Department of Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
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Whalen TV. Pyloric stenosis update. CURRENT SURGERY 2002; 59:375-8. [PMID: 16093170 DOI: 10.1016/s0149-7944(01)00575-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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- Thomas V Whalen
- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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Michalsky MP, Pratt D, Caniano DA, Teich S. Streamlining the care of patients with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis: application of a clinical pathway. J Pediatr Surg 2002; 37:1072-5; discussion 1072-5. [PMID: 12077774 DOI: 10.1053/jpsu.2002.33847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a clinical pathway on infants admitted to a pediatric tertiary care center with the diagnosis of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS). METHODS The records of 132 HPS patients were evaluated before and after implementation of a clinical pathway. Infants were excluded for prematurity, admission to nonsurgical services, or multiple diagnoses requiring prolonged hospitalization, resulting in 83 patients for analysis. Group I (prepathway, n = 40) and group II (postpathway, n = 43) infants were analyzed for time from admission to operation, operation to first feeding, operation to discharge, total length of stay, hospital charges, metabolic status at time of admission, and postoperative complications. The Mann-Whitney test was performed (statistical significance at P <.05). RESULTS There was no significant difference between group I and group II patients in the length of preoperative hospitalization or metabolic status at the time of hospital admission. In comparison with group I patients, there was a significant reduction in time to resumption of oral feedings (4.6 +/- 1.9 hours v 7.5 +/- 3.2 hours; P <.001) for group II infants and a significantly earlier discharge (26.7 +/- 6.8 hours v 38.0 +/- 11.7 hours; P <.001). This resulted in a shortened length of stay (41.8 +/- 9.7 hours v 57.8 +/- 14.3 hours; P <.001) with an associated decrease in hospital charges ($4,555 +/- $464 v $5,400 +/- $1,017; P <.001). CONCLUSIONS Elimination of practice variability by the use of a clinical pathway for HPS resulted in significant reduction of hospital stay and related charges. The impact of the pathway occurred in the postoperative period and is a consequence of a rapid and systematic return to oral feedings.
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Affiliation(s)
- M P Michalsky
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health and Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
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Affiliation(s)
- R W Letton
- Brenner Children's Hospital, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston, Salem, NC 27157, USA
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