Observational Study
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Dec 27, 2022; 14(12): 1363-1374
Published online Dec 27, 2022. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v14.i12.1363
Table 2 Enteral feeding intolerance occurrence in the case group, n (%)
Variables
Case group, n = 77
EN tube
Nasogastric 72 (93.5)
Nasal jejunal 3 (3.9)
Jejunostomy 2 (2.6)
When EFI occurred after EN started
1-3 d20 (26.0)
4-7 d32 (41.6)
8-14 d25 (32.5)
Number of days EFI lasted
1 d46 (59.7)
2-3 d28 (36.4)
≥ 4 d3 (3.9)
GI symptoms
Diarrhea31 (40.3)
Abdominal distention22 (28.6)
Regurgitation14 (18.2)
Vomiting5 (6.5)
Aspiration2 (2.6)
Large GRV2 (2.6)
Constipation1 (1.3)