First-year growth trajectory and early nutritional requirements for optimal growth in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a retrospective cohort study.

Maxime CoignardKelly MellulJulien StirnemannNaziha Khen-DunlopAlexandre LapillonneElsa Kermorvant-Duchemin

Published in: Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition (2023)

Growth patterns of CDH infants suggest that nutritional risk stratification and feeding practices may influence growth outcomes. Our results support individualised and active nutritional management based on CDH severity, with energy requirements as high as 140% of recommended intakes for healthy term infants.

Keyphrases

healthcare
primary care
preterm infants
weight loss
glycemic control