Metabolic Bone Disease of Prematurity: Diagnosis and Management

Metabolic Bone Disease of Prematurity: Diagnosis and Management

Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) of prematurity is a multifactorial disorder commonly observed in very low birth weight (VLBW, <1,500 g) newborns, with a greater incidence in those extremely low birth weight (ELBW, <1,000 g). MBD is characterized by biochemical and radiological findings re...

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Main Authors: Maria Felicia Faienza, Elena D'Amato, Maria Pia Natale, Maria Grano, Mariangela Chiarito, Giacomina Brunetti, Gabriele D'Amato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
metabolic bone disease
prematurity
osteopenia
mineral supplementation
total parenteral nutrition
enteral feeding
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2019.00143/full

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