Requirement and Duration of Tube Feed Supplementation among Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Patients

Oral feeds pose a challenge for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) infants. Tube feed (TF) supplementation may be required to support the achievement of normal growth. The aim of this study was to determine the duration and factors associated with TF use in CDH infants at our institution.

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Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 14, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Matthew K.W. Wong, Beth Haliburton, Ashley Graham, Eveline Lapidus-Krol, Theo J. Moraes, Margaret A. Marcon, Priscilla P.L. Chiu Source Type: research