Safety of mucous fistula refeeding in neonates with functional short bowel syndrome: A retrospective review

Retrospective NICU study (2009-2015) of 31 neonates demonstrates that mucous fistula refeeding of proximal stoma effluent is safe, with no major complications and average weight gain of 25.7g/day over 41 days. The technique shows promise for reducing TPN dependence and preventing distal bowel atrophy in functional short bowel syndrome.