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The practice of recto-colonic water irrigation to treat constipation has been used since ancient times with different, uncontrolled, and variably performing methods which have been considered interchangeably all alike. The use of better-performing devices with a standardized methodology is relatively recent, and the term Trans Anal Irrigation (TAI) defines a methodology performed with devices able to control the timing, volume, and pressure of the water introduced into the rectum and colon utilizing a catheter or a cone through the anus. Such practice has been implemented with favorable responses in patients with refractory chronic constipation secondary to neurological diseases. However, since the role of Trans Anal Irrigation as a therapeutic aid in chronic functional constipation and functional evacuation disorders is not yet fully clarified and standardized, a group of clinical investigators with recognized expertise in these clinical conditions intends to clarify the elements that characterize a TAI procedure that can benefit patients with functional constipation and functional defecation disorders defined according to the lastly updated Rome Diagnostic Criteria. Finally, the paper deals with adherence and practical implementation of TAI.
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Anal Canal , Constipation , Therapeutic Irrigation , Constipation/therapy , Humans , Therapeutic Irrigation/methods , Chronic Disease , Anal Canal/physiopathologyABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: The relationship between exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) and bone status is poorly defined in pediatric Crohn disease (CD). AIMS: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of EEN on body composition, nutritional status, and bone mineral density (BMD) in an incident CD cohort. METHODS: 18 newly diagnosed CD children starting EEN for 8 weeks were prospectively enrolled and evaluated at baseline and after 8 (T8), 26 (T26) and 52 weeks (T52) from diagnosis. The Fat Free Mass (FFM) and the Resting Energy Expenditure (REE) were measured through Bioelectrical Impedance (BIA) and the BMD was assessed by dual-energy X-ray (DXA). We compared DXA data of IBD patients to the data obtained in 15 healthy controls. RESULTS: CD children had a significant lower BMD compared to healthy control both at baseline (p<0.0001), and after EEN therapy at T52 (p=0.0004); although at this latest time point CD children had a significant increase of BMD compared to baseline (p=0.0015). The BIA analysis showed a significant increase at T26 and T52 of FFM and REE. T52. FFM measured by BIA and BMD measured by DXA were significantly correlated. CONCLUSION: EEN improves nutritional status and bone mineral composition.
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Body Composition/physiology , Bone Density/physiology , Crohn Disease/diet therapy , Crohn Disease/therapy , Enteral Nutrition , Adolescent , Case-Control Studies , Child , Electric Impedance , Female , Humans , Italy , Male , Nutritional Status , Prospective Studies , Remission InductionABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Infantile colic is a frequent problem in neonates and infants. This review addresses current management including the results for nutrient modifications; soy-based formulas; and prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics. PURPOSE: Given the evidence that there is still an unmet clinical need, as current treatments are incompletely efficacious, we have examined the evidence around three hypothetical mechanisms that could potentially be involved in etiopathogenesis of infantile colic: immaturity of bile acid mechanisms that alter intraluminal and absorptive mechanisms, immaturity in motility and alterations in the microbiome. Understanding these potential mechanisms may lead to the introduction of diagnostic procedures that should enhance the selection or individualization of therapy for infantile colic.
