Retrospective review of growth in pediatric intestinal failure after weaning from parenteral nutrition.

Anita M NucciHillary BashawAlexander KirpichJeffrey A Rudolph

Published in: Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (2024)

We observed stable growth with limited catch-up after PN weaning, with minimal variation by diagnosis, and during teduglutide therapy. Children who received an intestinal transplant experienced acceleration in weight and linear growth after weaning.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
young adults
body mass index
physical activity
intensive care unit
weight loss
stem cells
acute respiratory distress syndrome
replacement therapy