Outcomes and survival of infants with congenital duodenal obstruction following Kimura procedure with post-anastomosis jejunostomy feeding tube

BackgroundSeveral modifications of the Kimura procedure for congenital duodenal obstruction (CDO) have been reported, however, their effects on the outcomes show conflicting results. MethodsWe compared the CDO outcomes following the Kimura procedure with and without post-anastomosis jejunostomy feeding tube (JFT).ResultsA total of 52 CDO neonates were involved (JFT: 13 males and 2 females vs. non-JFT: 14 males and 23 females, p=0.0019). Time to full oral feeding was significantly earlier in the JFT than non-JFT group (14 [interquartile range (IQR), 12-15] vs. 17 [IQR, 14-22.5] days; p=0.04). Duration of parenteral nutrition given to infants with CDO after surgery was significantly shorter in the JFT than non-JFT group (12 [IQR, 10-15] vs. 17 [IQR, 13-23] days; p=0.031). Moreover, enteral feeding was significantly earlier in the JFT than non-JFT group (2 [IQR, 1-3.5] vs. 5 [IQR, 4-6] days; p=<0.0001). However, the length of stay following surgery was not significantly different between groups (16 [IQR, 14-22] vs. 20 [IQR, 17-28] days; p=0.22). Also, overall patient survival did not significantly differ between JFT (66.7%) and non-JFT patients (59.5%) (p=0.61).ConclusionJejunostomy feeding tube shows a beneficial effect on the time to full oral feeding, duration of parenteral nutrition and early enteral feeding in neonates with congenital duodenal obstruction after Kimura procedure.