| The fear of necrotizing enterocolitis versus achieving optimal growth in preterm infants--an opinion. | |
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PMID: 17062457 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Very-low-birthweight (VLBW) infants suffer marked growth delay despite well-intentioned efforts at combining enteral and parenteral nutrition. Fear of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) has traditionally influenced neonatologists toward delaying and progressing slowly with enteral feeding, while supporting the infant with parenteral nutrition. Current evidence suggests significant benefits of enteral feeding that is started early and advanced at rates of 20-35 ml/kg/d. Conclusion: We conclude that fear of inadequate growth should replace the fear of NEC in guiding nutritional strategies for these infants. |
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Authors:
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Orna Flidel-Rimon; David Branski; Eric S Shinwell |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) Volume: 95 ISSN: 0803-5253 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Paediatr. Publication Date: 2006 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-10-25 Completed Date: 2007-02-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9205968 Medline TA: Acta Paediatr Country: Norway |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1341-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neonatology, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel. |
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Animals Enteral Nutrition* Enterocolitis, Necrotizing / prevention & control Failure to Thrive / prevention & control*, therapy Gastrointestinal Tract / physiology Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature Infant, Premature, Diseases / prevention & control Infant, Very Low Birth Weight / growth & development* Time Factors |
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