Targeted breast milk modification: A low-cost feeding option in young infants with citrullinemia

Targeted breast milk modification: A low-cost feeding option in young infants with citrullinemia

Background: The management of urea cycle disorders (UCDs) needs use of nitrogen scavenger drugs and protein restricted special formulas. The latter is not easily accessible and expensive. Continued breastfeeding is poorly tolerated by most babies. In these circumstances, targeted breast milk modific...

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Main Authors: Saikat Patra, Swapnil Bhisikar, Pavan Kalamdani, Thaslima Kalathingal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Indian Pediatrics Case Reports
Subjects:
breast milk
citrullinemia
neonate
Online Access:http://www.ipcares.org/article.asp?issn=2772-5170;year=2021;volume=1;issue=4;spage=266;epage=268;aulast=Patra

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