Abstract
The neonatal period represents a crucial stage of life since it is characterized by the development of organ structure and function. Early life is particularly susceptible to environmental factors through a programming effect. As a result, inadequate nutrition in early life leads to long-term mental and physical developmental alterations and increased mortality and morbidity. In this review, we will summarize available evidence with a particular focus on metabolic responses to surgical trauma, nutritional strategies that can be implemented in surgical infants and specific barriers to nutritional support after surgery.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 197 |
Pages (from-to) | 5-9 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 23 2018 |
Keywords
- Newborns
- Nutrition
- Surgical infant
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Surgery