[Digestive intolerance in newborn infants with extensive intestinal resections. Nutritional problems and long-term sequelae].
An Esp Pediatr. 1988 Jun; 28(6):548-52.AE

Abstract

The experience of two neonates with extensive intestinal resection and severe difficulties in the introduction of oral nutrients in presented. The pathophysiology and treatment of short bowel syndrome is reviewed, emphasizing the importance of maintenance of nutritional support as well as the factors that contribute to the readaptation mechanism. Mention is made of the complications and long-term sequelae encountered in these cases, whose body weights and growth were normal at the age of 5.

Authors+Show Affiliations

González Landa G
Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital de Cruces, Baracaldo (Vizcaya).
Prado C
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de Celis L
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Busturia P
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Vitoria JC
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Rodríguez E
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Azcona MI
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MeSH

Enterocolitis, PseudomembranousFemaleHumansInfant Nutrition DisordersInfant, NewbornIntestinal ObstructionIntestine, SmallMalabsorption SyndromesMaleParenteral Nutrition, TotalPostoperative ComplicationsShort Bowel Syndrome

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports
English Abstract
Journal Article

Language

spa

PubMed ID

3143291