The text indicates that after reanastomosis, which feeding approach is initiated?

• A. Total parenteral nutrition only
• B. Gradual reintroduction of food
• C. Immediate full diet
• D. No oral intake ever

Answer: (B)

After reanastomosis, the priority is to protect the healing connection while supplying nutrition. The appropriate approach is to begin with minimal enteral intake and progressively advance the diet as tolerated. This gradual reintroduction supports healing, preserves gut mucosa, and helps restore normal bowel function without placing excessive stress on the repair.

Starting with total parenteral nutrition alone bypasses the gut and isn’t the standard plan when the bowel can tolerate feeding, though it may be used if enteral feeding isn’t possible. An immediate full diet or no oral intake forever don’t fit the typical post-repair strategy, as the goal is to reestablish oral intake as healing allows.