Nutrition in Infants with Gastrointestinal Disorders
A Special Issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643) belonging to the section "Pediatric Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2027 | Viewed by 53
Editors
Interests: congenital gastrointestinal disorders; gastroschisis; necrotizing enterocolitis; preterm infant; very low birth weight infant; growth; growth failure; surgery; short bowel syndrome; nutrition; micronutrients; microbiome; probiotics; neurodevelopment; mortality
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Interests: necrotizing enterocolitis; preterm infant; very low birth weight infant; growth; growth failure; surgery; short bowel syndrome; nutrition; micronutrients; microbiome; probiotics; neurodevelopment; mortality
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Adequate nutrition is of utmost importance in a growing neonate. Nutrition at times is compromised in the setting of congenital and acquired gastrointestinal disorders. With ongoing new research into the use of various enteral feeds, new breakthroughs in parenteral nutrition, we have been able to provide good nutrition for this population. The use of maternal own milk, donor breast milk, various formulas to cater to the delicate gut of the neonate, and use of medications to improve gut motility and probiotics has significantly improved nutrition and growth in this population. Breakthroughs in parenteral nutrition, maintaining balance between enteral and parenteral nutrients and between macronutrients and micronutrients, using newer lipids which are gentler on the liver, and regular monitoring of these neonates have helped immensely. Although we have come a long way, these neonates are still at risk for complications like cholestasis, failure to thrive due to poor absorption, recurrent bloodstream including central line infections, recurrent surgeries, longer hospital stays and poorer quality of life. Hence the need for multidisciplinary approach and collaboration with specialties in this field is strongly recommende.
This Special Issue aims to gather the latest research, clinical trials, and comprehensive reviews that address the nutritional management, challenges, and therapeutic breakthroughs in infants with congenital or acquired gastrointestinal disorders.
Prof. Dr. Luc P. Brion
Dr. Sujir Pritha Nayak
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nutrition
- infant
- deficiency
- intestinal failure
- macronutrients
- micronutrients
- electrolytes
- cholestasis
- liver
- growth
- stunting
- neurodevelopment
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