An elemental diet for bowel obstruction in pregnancy: a case study

Authors: Phillips, M.¹; Curtis, P.²; Karanjia, N.³

Source: Journal of Human Nutrition & Dietetics, Volume 17, Number 6, December 2004 , pp. 543-545(3)

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Abstract:

Bowel obstruction is a recognised complication in pregnancy, especially in those with adhesions from previous surgery. We report a case where the use of an elemental diet was successful in avoiding surgery in a pregnant patient with recurrent conservatively managed small bowel obstruction.

Keywords: bowel obstruction; elemental diet; nutrition; pregnancy

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-277X.2004.00565.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics 2: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 3: Department of Surgery, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, UK

Publication date: 2004-12-01