The Prevalence of Small for Gestational Age and Extrauterine Growth Restriction among Extremely and Very Preterm Neonates, Using Different Growth Curves, and Its Association with Clinical and Nutritional Factors

The Prevalence of Small for Gestational Age and Extrauterine Growth Restriction among Extremely and Very Preterm Neonates, Using Different Growth Curves, and Its Association with Clinical and Nutritional Factors

Monitoring the growth of neonates in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) using growth charts constitutes an essential part of preterm infant care. Preterm infants are at increased risk for extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR) due to increased energy needs and clinical complications. This retro...

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Main Authors: Ioanna Kakatsaki, Styliani Papanikolaou, Theano Roumeliotaki, Nicolina Hilda Anagnostatou, Ioanna Lygerou, Eleftheria Hatzidaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
prematurity
restricted growth
EUGR
SGA
extremely preterm
very preterm
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/15/3290

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