Enteral access and reflux management in neonates with severe univentricular congenital heart disease: literature review and proposed algorithm
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In brief
In brief
This review examines enteral feeding strategies and anti-reflux procedures in neonates with severe single-ventricle heart defects who experience growth failure after cardiac surgery. The authors propose a clinical algorithm to guide feeding tube selection and timing of fundoplication in this high-risk population.
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Neonates with severe congenital heart disease undergoing surgical repair may face various complications, including failure to thrive. Feeding tube placement and fundoplication are often performed to combat poor growth in neonates. With the variety of feeding tubes available and controversy surroundi …
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