Sex-specific percentiles for bodyweight and height in children born with esophageal atresia: a registry-based analysis 2001-2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Esophageal atresia (EA) is a rare malformation with a wide range of co-morbidity and associated malformations impairing weight gain and growth. The aim of this study was to calculate specific percentiles for body weight and height for children born with esophageal atresia according to sex from birth to the age of 6 years, accounting for prematurity and presence of congenital heart disease (CHD).

Methods

Data was extracted from an anonymized voluntary national registry for patients born with esophageal atresia between 2001 and 2021, from birth until the age of six years. Missing values were imputed using a multiple imputation approach. In premature infants, chronological age was corrected for gestational week until the age of one year. The impact of sex and additio

SUBMITTER: Konig TT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9847123 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature