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Chinese Journal of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing ›› 2026, Vol. 7 ›› Issue (5): 554-560.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.2096-7446.2026.05.006

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Summary of the best evidence for prevention and nursing of high-flow intestinal fistula after enterostomy in neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis

WAN Shanshan1(), CHEN Lihua1, ZHU Jihua2,*()   

  1. 1 Department of NeonatologyChildren’s Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhou 310052, China
    2 Nursing DepartmentChildren’s Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhou 310052, China
  • Received:2025-05-19 Online:2026-05-10 Published:2026-04-28
  • Contact: *ZHU Jihua,E-mail:jihuazhu@zju.edu.cn

Abstract:

Objective To summarize the best evidence for the prevention and nursing care of high-flow intestinal fistula after enterostomy in neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis,and to provide a basis for the clinical practice of preventing high-flow intestinal fistula after enterostomy. Methods The literatures related to the prevention and care of high-flow intestinal fistula after enterostomy in neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis were retrieved from domestic and foreign databases,guideline websites and websites of relevant professional associations. The retrieval period was from the establishment of the database to April 30,2025. The quality of the included literature was evaluated,data was extracted and evidence was summarized. Results A total of 17 articles were included,including 5 clinical guidelines,8 expert consensuses,3 systematic reviews,and a clinical decision. Eighteen pieces of best evidence were summarized from five aspects,including assessment of high-flow intestinal fistula after enterostomy in neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis,related risk factors,preventive nursing intervention measures,preventive feeding measures,and health education and follow-up. Conclusion The best evidence of high-flow intestinal fistula after enterostomy summarized in this study can provide a reference for clinical practice,and it is suggested that medical staff formulate relevant nursing strategies based on the specific clinical situation.

Key words: Neonates, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Enterostomy, Intestinal Fistula, Evidence Summary, Evidence-based Nursing