Utility of Octreotide in Advancing Enteral Feeds in Children with Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.

Octreotide is safe and effective in improving enteral tolerance in TPN-dependent children with CIPO and the antroduodenal manometry may be helpful in predicting octreotide response. Prospective studies are needed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of octreotide in children with CIPO.