Trends of INR and Fecal Excretion of Vitamin K During Cholestasis Reversal: Implications in the Treatment of Neonates With Intestinal Failure-Associated Liver Disease.

CONCLUSION: Children with IFALD are at risk for vitamin K deficiency during cholestasis reversal. Close monitoring and quantified supplementation of vitamin K may be warranted during this period. However, this should not be guided by INR alone, as it is a poor indicator of vitamin K status.
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Source: JPEN Journal Of Parenteral And Enteral Nutrition - July 6, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Dao DT, Anez-Bustillos L, Finkelstein AM, Mitchell PD, O'Loughlin AA, Fell GL, Baker MA, Potemkin AK, Gura KM, Puder M Tags: JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr Source Type: research