Decline in gut motility of cerebral palsy patients after a triggering event: A discussion on invasive versus conservative management

Patients with CP are susceptible to a decline in bowel function. A balance between prolonging life and improving quality of life should always be considered. TPN in place of surgical interventions might help decrease hospitalizations and surgical morbidity. Surgery is reasonable for mechanical obstruction, but invasive procedures should not be assumed to improve quality of life.