Key Determinants for Achieving Enteral Autonomy and Reduced Parenteral Nutrition Exposure in Pediatric Intestinal Failure.

Macie A EnmanLinda T WilkinsonKatie B MeloniMichelle C ShroyerTracy F JacksonInmaculada AbanReed A DimmittColin A MartinDavid P Galloway

Published in: JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition (2019)

Enteral autonomy is a key outcome among children with IF. In our cohort, we found that gestational age, diagnosis, remaining small bowel, and presence of ICV are positive predictors for reaching this important milestone. Colon length is also an important factor with respect to duration of PN in days.

Keyphrases

gestational age
small bowel
birth weight
preterm birth
young adults
physical activity