Enteral feeding advancement and growth until 5 years in extremely preterm infants

Abstract Background In-utero weight gain can be achieved in very preterm infants through rapid advancement of enteral feeds without increasing risk of necrotizing enterocolitis. There are concerns, however, that such rapid weight gain may lead to an increased childhood adiposity risk, although long-...

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Main Authors: Cornelia Wiechers, Jan-Niklas Doll, Christoph Maas, Kerstin Gründler, Katja Büchner, Christian F. Poets, Axel R. Franz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02878-8