Maturation of gastric electrical activity, gastric emptying and intestinal permeability in preterm newborns during the first month of life

Maturation of gastric electrical activity, gastric emptying and intestinal permeability in preterm newborns during the first month of life

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Immaturity of motility, intestinal epithelial barrier function and absorptive capacity may play a role in the pathophysiology of intestinal diseases in preterms. We determined the gastric electrical activity and emptying, and intes...

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Main Authors: Polimeno Lorenzo, Massimo Bisceglia, Salvia Gennaro, Montagna Osvaldo, Raimondi Francesco, Indrio Flavia, Riezzo Giuseppe, Cavallo Luciano, Francavilla Ruggiero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.ijponline.net/content/35/1/6

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