Catch-up growth in children with chronic kidney disease started on enteral feeding after 2 years of age
ConclusionsEnteral tube feeding commenced after 2 years of age in prepubertal children with CKD improves height and weight SDS, with stability of BMI during the second year. Younger children and those not on dialysis had the greatest benefit.
Source: Pediatric Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
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