A comparison of chyme reinfusion therapy methods: Two case studies

Manual CRT was unpopular among nurses and caregivers, causing frequent interruptions in the procedure. Alternatively, pump-assisted CRT was safe, well tolerated by the patients and accepted by caregivers. The automated system has physiological advantages over parenteral nutrition (PN) with relatively few complications. It could be a cost effective and valuable addition to IF nutritional management but requires verification in a larger planned comparative study.