[Nasoenteral tube feeding in hyperemesis gravidarum. An alternative to parenteral nutrition].

Abstract

A severe form of hyperemesis gravidarum involving maternal weight loss greater than 5% of the prepregnant weight occurs in up to 0.1-0.2% of all pregnancies and may lead to retarded foetal growth. Treatment consists of hospitalisation, antiemetics and correction of fluid and electrolyte deficiencies. If severe vomiting and weight loss continues, the mother must receive supplementary nutrition, usually parenteral. Nasoenteral tube feeding is a well documented method of nutrition for other patients. A gastroscopically placed nasojejunal tube as part of the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum has not been reviewed before. Seven women with severe hyperemesis gravidarum were treated with nasojejunal tube feeding. The tube was positioned gastroscopically. Enteral feeding continued for up to 41 days, leading to reasonable weight gain. The tube was tolerated well by most patients and no serious adverse effects were seen. Nasoenteral nutrition ought to be considered as an alternative to parenteral nutrition for treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum.

• Authors: J Trovik, K Haram, A Berstad, H Flaatten
• Journal: Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke (Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen) Vol. 116 Issue 20 Pg. 2442-4 (Aug 30 1996) ISSN: 0029-2001 [Print] Norway
• Vernacular Title: Nasoenteral sondeernaering ved hyperemesis gravidarum. Et alternativ til parenteral ernaering.
• PMID: 8928104 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Enteral Nutrition (methods)
• Female
• Humans
• Hyperemesis Gravidarum (diet therapy)
• Intubation, Gastrointestinal (methods)
• Jejunum
• Pregnancy
• Weight Gain