Soluble Fiber Use in Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome: A Survey on Prevailing Practices

Nutrition in Clinical Practice : Official Publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Meredith Linley HarvieWednesday Marie A Sevilla

Abstract

In pediatric short bowel syndrome (SBS), adding fiber to enteral feedings is 1 treatment method to manage increased stool output. However, there are no standardized recommendations on the use of fiber in this setting, including type, dosage, titration strategies, etc. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to determine current prevailing practices on the use of fiber in the treatment of chronic high stool output in the pediatric SBS population. An anonymous electronic survey with 13 questions was sent through health professional electronic mailing lists. The survey was completed by healthcare professionals including physicians (primary care, subspecialists, and surgeons), nurse practitioners, and registered dietitians. A total of 94 responses were received. The most common supplemental fiber used was pectin (62.8%). The 2 major factors considered when initiating fiber therapy were consistency of stool (74.5%) and volume of stool output (85.1%). The major factor that determined discontinuation of fiber was abdominal distention (67%). A majority of providers waited 2 weeks or less to see improvement following fiber initiation before discontinuing it. The goal of the survey was to gather more information with regard to fiber use in t...Continue Reading

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Jan 13, 2020·Meredith L Harvie, MD

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