Long-term growth and nutrition outcomes in children following intestinal transplantation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Intestinal transplantation (ITx) has become an accepted option for children with serious complications from intestinal failure and parenteral nutrition (PN) dependence. We aimed to assess long-term growth and nutritional outcomes in these patients. We also assessed factors influencing nutritional status and ability to wean off tube feedings (TFs) after ITx.

Methods

We looked retrospectively into post-ITx growth parameters, nutrition treatment, and micronutrient status for children who survived for 5 or more years after ITx. One hundred thirty-three children between 1993 and 2014 were involved. Descriptive data and growth parameters were collected over 15 years after ITx. We also analyzed influencing factors, including the presence of permanent stoma, prolonged use

SUBMITTER: Miri A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11874248 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature