Anthropometrics and fat mass, but not fat-free mass, are compromised in infants requiring parenteral nutrition after neonatal intestinal surgery.
Lotte E VlugEsther G NeelisJonathan C K WellsMary S FewtrellWendy L M KastelijnJoanne F OliemanMinerva J TaeubertJorine A RoelantsDimitris RizopoulosRené M H WijnenEdmond H H M RingsBarbara A E de KoningJessie M HulstPublished in: The American journal of clinical nutrition (2021)
In this cohort of infants receiving PN after intestinal surgery, compromised anthropometrics, decreased FM and adequate FFM were observed during the first 6 months. Male and female infants seemed to respond differently to PN when it comes to FM index. Continuing growth monitoring after 6 months of age is strongly recommended, while further research should explore the benefit of incorporating ongoing BC monitoring during follow-up.Clinical Trial Registration: Dutch Trial Register NTR6080, https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/5892.