New research shows glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) significantly lower stoma output, offering a promising option for managing high output stomas.
- Three studies found GLP-1 RAs led to up to a 50% reduction in stoma output.
- Patients showed improved nutritional status and decreased dependence on parenteral nutrition.
Mild gastrointestinal side effects, mainly nausea, were reported, with no serious adverse events.
- More rigorous trials are needed to confirm these findings and standardize treatment protocols.
Review by Mao C, Wang AJ and Le KDR in J Surg Res
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