| Trophic feeding of the preterm infant. | |
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PMID: 11332950 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Trophic feeding is the practice of feeding minute volumes of enteral feeds in order to stimulate the development of the immature gastrointestinal tract of the preterm infant This paper reviews the randomized controlled studies that have examined the physiological and clinical responses to trophic feeding of the preterm infant. Trophic feeding alters gastrointestinal disaccharidase activity, hormone release, blood flow, motility and microbial flora. Clinical benefits appear to include improved milk tolerance, greater postnatal growth, reduced systemic sepsis and shorter hospital stay. There is currently no evidence of any adverse effects following trophic feeding. |
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Authors:
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R J McClure |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992). Supplement Volume: 90 ISSN: 0803-5326 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Paediatr Suppl Publication Date: 2001 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-05-02 Completed Date: 2001-09-06 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9315043 Medline TA: Acta Paediatr Suppl Country: Norway |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 19-21 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Neonatal Unit, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK. rmcclure@doctors.org.uk |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Digestive System Physiological Phenomena Enteral Nutrition* Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature / physiology* Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic |
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