Application of semi-automated ultrasonography on nutritional support for severe acute pancreatitis

It can be indicated that semi-automated ultrasound guidance is a reliable method for nasogastrojejunal tube replacement, and should be substituted for no guidance of cathetering. In terms of therapeutic effect of EN, additional nutritional support contributed to significantly improve the prognosis of SAP patients, and should be widely recommended in clinical practice. Surely, this conclusion should be evaluated in further, by means of randomized controlled trials and economic evaluation.