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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-09-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02878-8 |