Incidence and associated factors of extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR) in preterm infants, a cross-sectional study in selected NICUs in Ethiopia.

Netsanet Workneh GidiRobert L GoldenbergAssaye K NigussieElizabeth McClureAmha MekashaBogale WorkuMatthias SiebeckOrsolya Genzel-BoroviczenyLulu M Muhe

Published in: BMJ paediatrics open (2020)

The majority of the infants had EUGR at the time of discharge from the hospital, which indicates suboptimal nutrition. Revision of national guidelines for preterm infants feeding and improvement in clinical practice is highly required.

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