Nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia: A rare but lethal complication of enteral nutrition in critically ill patients.
Nicole C RuizAmir Y KamelBethany R ShouldersMartin D RosenthalIrina M Murray-CasanovaScott C BrakenridgeFrederick A MoorePublished in: Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (2021)
Our patient developed NOMI postoperatively while receiving EN. Further studies addressing EN route, trophic vs full EN, recommended formula, the safety of vasoactive agents, the addition of fiber to EN, and continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration in relation to NOMI are needed, as there continues to be clinical controversy regarding these topics.