📰🧠🔬 TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY STUDY HIGHLIGHTS – Gastrointestinal disorders in traumatic brain injury: pathophysiology, risk factors, and interventions by Fu AY., et al.

Gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction is increasingly recognized as a common complication after Traumatic brain injury (TBI). This review aims to improve understanding of the causes, risk factors, and management of GI disorders after TBI to support better clinical care.

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GI dysfunction after TBI may occur due to autonomic nervous system dysfunction, increased intracranial pressure, and systemic inflammation. These changes can impair intestinal movement and nutrient absorption, leading to feeding intolerance and malnutrition. Possible indicators include high gastric residual volume, weight loss, low body mass index, and low albumin levels.

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Management strategies include nutritional screening, prokinetic medications that stimulate gut motility, and small bowel or transpyloric feeding. Early recognition and appropriate nutritional support may help improve recovery and overall patient outcomes.

📄 Access the full article at: Fu, A. Y., Elguindy, M. M., Manley, G. T., & Yue, J. K. (2025). Gastrointestinal disorders in traumatic brain injury: pathophysiology, risk factors, and interventions. Journal of neurosurgical sciences, 69(6), 469–480. https://www.minervamedica.it/en/journals/neurosurgical-sciences/article.php?cod=R38Y2025N06A0469. This is an open-access article under a CC BY-NC 4.0 license.