Researchers complete first human trial on viability of enteral ventilation

It’s unclear how they cycle the oxygenated fluid and … cycle the fecal matter that is likely to occur

I was wondering how to deal with that when this becomes a therapeutic option. Worst case might be a colostomy, so somebody whose lungs don't work at all anymore can still "breathe" and poop long term.

On the other hand, maybe it would be fine. The oxygenated fluid would just come out extra dirty sometimes. Also, if you're butt chugging oxygenated fluid all of the time, it's not like solids are going to have time to collect in the colon.

Will oxygenating the otherwise anaerobic environment cause issues with the gut microbiota?