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[A clinical study of growth and metabolism of small for gestational age infants]

Qing-Hua Zhong1, Jiang Duan, Kun Liang

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650031, China. jetduan@126.com.

Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
|May 21, 2019
PubMed

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Small for gestational age (SGA) infants experience delayed physical development and higher complication rates compared to appropriate for gestational age (AGA) infants. This study highlights significant differences in growth and metabolism between these groups.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatalogy
  • Pediatric Growth and Development
  • Clinical Nutrition

Background:

  • Infants born small for gestational age (SGA) present unique challenges in neonatal care.
  • Understanding growth and metabolic differences between SGA and appropriate for gestational age (AGA) infants is crucial for optimizing outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare the physical growth and metabolic profiles of preterm SGA infants versus AGA infants.
  • To identify key differences in hospital stay, nutritional support, and complication rates.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort study involving 1,370 preterm infants, divided into SGA (675) and AGA (695) groups.
  • Comparison of general conditions, physical growth parameters (weight, length, head circumference), and blood biochemical markers.
  • Assessment of nutritional support duration (enteral and parenteral) and incidence of specific neonatal morbidities.

Main Results:

  • SGA infants exhibited longer hospital stays, lower discharge weight and length, and higher rates of extrauterine growth retardation.
  • SGA infants required longer periods for full enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition.
  • Elevated levels of albumin, prealbumin, and serum phosphorus on admission were noted in SGA infants, alongside increased incidence of various complications like respiratory distress and sepsis.

Conclusions:

  • Preterm SGA infants demonstrate significantly delayed physical development during hospitalization compared to AGA infants.
  • SGA infants face a substantially higher risk of extrauterine growth retardation and associated complications.
  • These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions and monitoring for SGA infants.
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