Retrospective review of growth in pediatric intestinal failure after weaning from parenteral nutrition
Anita M. Nucci,
Hillary Bashaw,
Alexander Kirpich
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundGrowth outcomes in children with intestinal failure (IF) after weaning from parenteral nutrition (PN) may be modified by primary diagnosis and interventions aimed at achieving enteral tolerance. We evaluated growth after weaning by diagnosis and intestinal transplant status and during treatment with the glucagon‐like peptide‐2 analog teduglutide.MethodsA two‐center retrospective review was conducted on children diagnosed with IF at age <12 months. The z scores for weight and length/height were exa… Show more
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