Evaluation of splanchnic oximetry, Doppler flow velocimetry in the superior mesenteric artery and feeding tolerance in very low birth weight IUGR and non-IUGR infants receiving bolus <it>versus</it> continuous enteral nutrition

• Main Authors: Bozzetti Valentina (Author), Paterlini Giuseppe (Author), Meroni Valeria (Author), DeLorenzo Paola (Author), Gazzolo Diego (Author), Van Bel Frank (Author), Visser Gerard HA (Author), Valsecchi MariaGrazia (Author), Tagliabue Paolo E (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>IUGR infants are thought to have impaired gut function after birth, which may result in intestinal disturbances, ranging from temporary intolerance to the enteral feeding to full-blown NEC.</p> <p>In literature there is n...