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Chakrabarti S, Singh P, Keepanasseril A, Mondal N. Growth Pattern of Preterm Neonates with Fetal Growth Restriction: A Prospective Cohort Study. Indian J Pediatr 2024; 91:913-918. [PMID: 37747632 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-023-04848-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the growth of preterm neonates with fetal growth restriction (FGR) and preterm neonates born appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) from birth to 12-18 mo of corrected age (CA). METHODS In this prospective cohort study, 85 preterm neonates with FGR and 85 gestation- and gender-matched AGA neonates were followed up from birth till 12-18 mo corrected age. Anthropometric indices were compared at specific time points and the risk factors for underweight status were analyzed. RESULTS Mean gestational age of the cohort was 32.8 ± 2.1 wk. Mean birth weight was 1414 ± 248 g in the FGR and 1806 ± 416 g in AGA neonates. At 12-18 mo of corrected age, a significantly greater proportion of FGR infants were wasted (24.3% vs. 7.2%, P = 0.005). A greater proportion of FGR infants were underweight (27% vs. 17.4%, P = 0.11), stunted (41.9% vs. 36.2%, P = 0.30), and microcephalic (27% vs. 23.1%, P = 0.36), although the differences were not statistically significant. Significant catch-up growth from 40 wk postmenstrual age (PMA) to 12-18 mo corrected age in weight (52.8% vs. 13.1%, P <0.001) and length (37.9% vs. 8.7%, P <0.001) was observed in the FGR neonates. The z-score of weight for age at 3 mo (adjusted OR 0.65, 95% CI: 0.52-0.8; P <0.001), the median time to full feeds (aOR: 1.10, 95% CI: 1.04-1.15; P = 0.001), and hypothyroidism (aOR 2.44, 95% CI: 1.46-4.08; P = 0.001), were independent predictors of underweight status at 12-18 mo. CONCLUSIONS At 12-18 mo of corrected age, a significantly greater proportion of preterm FGR neonates were wasted compared to AGA ones. The former also exhibited significantly greater catch-up growth than the latter.
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- Sarthak Chakrabarti
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry, 605006, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry, 605006, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry, 605006, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry, 605006, India.
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Nes E, Chugh PV, Keefe G, Culbreath K, Morrow KA, Ehret DEY, Soll RF, Horbar JD, Harting MT, Lally KP, Modi BP, Jaksic T, Edwards EM. Predictors of Mortality in Very Low Birth Weight Neonates With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. J Pediatr Surg 2024; 59:818-824. [PMID: 38368194 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.01.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Limited data exists regarding the mortality of very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). This study aims to quantify and determine predictors of mortality in VLBW neonates with CDH. METHODS This analysis of 829 U.S. NICUs included VLBW [birth weight ≤1500g] neonates, born 2011-2021 with and without CDH. The primary outcome was in-hospital mortality. A generalized estimating equation regression model determined the adjusted risk ratio (ARR) of mortality. RESULTS Of 426,140 VLBW neonates, 535 had CDH. In neonates with CDH, 48.4% had an additional congenital anomaly vs 5.5% without. In-hospital mortality for neonates with CDH was 70.4% vs 12.6% without. Of those with CDH, 73.3% died by day of life 3. Of VLBW neonates with CDH, 38% were repaired. A subgroup analysis was performed on 60% of VLBW neonates who underwent delivery room intubation or mechanical ventilation, as an indicator of active treatment. Mortality in this group was 62.7% for neonates with CDH vs 16.4% without. Higher Apgars at 1 min and repair of CDH were associated with lower mortality (ARR 0.91; 95%CI 0.87,0.96 and ARR 0.28; 0.21,0.39). The presence of additional congenital anomalies was associated with higher mortality (ARR 1.14; 1.01,1.30). CONCLUSION These benchmark data reveal that VLBW neonates with CDH have an extremely high mortality. Almost half of the cohort have an additional congenital anomaly which significantly increases the risk of death. This study may be utilized by providers and families to better understand the guarded prognosis of VLBW neonates with CDH. TYPE OF STUDY Level II. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II.
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- Emily Nes
- Boston Children's Hospital, Department of Surgery, Boston, MA, USA
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Department of Surgery, Boston, MA, USA
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Department of Surgery, Boston, MA, USA
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- Vermont Oxford Network, Burlington, VT, USA; University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine and University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT, USA
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- Vermont Oxford Network, Burlington, VT, USA; University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine and University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT, USA
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- Vermont Oxford Network, Burlington, VT, USA; University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine and University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT, USA
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- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Houston, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Study Group, Houston, TX, USA
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- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Houston, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Study Group, Houston, TX, USA
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Department of Surgery, Boston, MA, USA
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Department of Surgery, Boston, MA, USA
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- Vermont Oxford Network, Burlington, VT, USA; University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine and University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT, USA; University of Vermont, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Burlington, VT, USA.
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Brinkis R, Albertsson-Wikland K, Tamelienė R, Vinskaitė A, Šmigelskas K, Verkauskienė R. Nutrient Intake with Early Progressive Enteral Feeding and Growth of Very Low-Birth-Weight Newborns. Nutrients 2022; 14:1181. [PMID: 35334838 PMCID: PMC8955398 DOI: 10.3390/nu14061181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Early nutrition is one of the most modifiable factors influencing postnatal growth. Optimal nutrient intakes for very preterm infants remain unknown, and poor postnatal growth is common in this population. The aim of this study was to assess nutrient intake during the first 4 weeks of life with early progressive enteral feeding and its impact on the in-hospital growth of very low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants. In total, 120 infants with birth weights below 1500 g and gestational ages below 35 weeks were included in the study. Nutrient intakes were assessed daily for the first 28 days. Growth was measured weekly until discharge. Median time of parenteral nutrition support was 6 days. Target enteral nutrient and energy intake were reached at day 10 of life, and remained stable until day 28, with slowly declining protein intake. Median z-scores at discharge were -0.73, -0.49, and -0.31 for weight, length, and head circumference, respectively. Extrauterine growth restriction was observed in 30.3% of the whole cohort. Protein, carbohydrates, and energy intakes correlated positively with weight gain and head circumference growth. Early progressive enteral feeding with human milk is well tolerated in VLBW infants. Target enteral nutrient intake may be reached early and improve in-hospital growth.
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- Rasa Brinkis
- Department of Neonatology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania; (R.T.); (A.V.)
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- Department of Physiology/Endocrinology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 40530 Gothenburg, Sweden;
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- Department of Neonatology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania; (R.T.); (A.V.)
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- Department of Neonatology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania; (R.T.); (A.V.)
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- Health Research Institute, Faculty of Public Health, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania;
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- Institute of Endocrinology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania;
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Zung A, Topf-Olivestone C, Shinwell ES, Hofi L, Juster-Reicher A, Flidel-Rimon O. Reassessing vitamin D supplementation in preterm infants: a prospective study and review of the literature. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2020; 33:1273-1281. [PMID: 32866125 DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2020-0370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objectives Recommendations for vitamin D (VitD) intake and target serum levels of 25(OH)D in preterm infants are diverse. We hypothesized that preterm infants with low birth weight (BW) have low dietary intake of VitD and therefore should be supplemented with higher amounts of VitD. Methods Infants with BW < 2 kg were supplemented with 600 units of VitD a day during the first 2-6 weeks of life, whereas infants with BW>2 kg continued with the routine supplementation of 400 units of VitD daily. Serum levels of 25(OH)D, calcium, phosphorous, alkaline phosphatase (AP) and parathyroid hormone (PTH) were assessed 24 h after birth and before discharge. The total daily intake of vitD was calculated in each infant. Results Sixty-two infants were enrolled, 49 with BW < 2 kg. After birth, only 24% had sufficient levels of 25(OH)D, whereas before discharge 45 of 54 infants (83%) available for analysis reached sufficient levels of 25(OH)D. All 54 infants demonstrated significant elevation in serum levels of calcium, phosphorous, AP and significant reduction in PTH levels. The total daily intake of VitD was lower than recommended (800-1000 IU/d) in 16 of 45 infants with BW < 2 kg (36%) and in all nine infants with BW>2 kg. Nevertheless, only 2 of 25 infants with insufficient intake of VitD demonstrated insufficient levels of serum 25(OH)D. No case of vitamin D excess was recorded. Conclusions Increased supplementation of VitD (600 IU/d) for premature newborns with BW < 2 kg is effective in increasing both total daily intake of VitD and serum levels of 25(OH)D.
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- Amnon Zung
- Department of Pediatrics, Kaplan Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kaplan Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Neonatology, Ziv Medical Center, Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Tsfat, Israel
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kaplan Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel.,Department of Neonatology, Kaplan Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Neonatology, Kaplan Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Neonatology, Kaplan Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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