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Vitamin K in infancy.

R von Kries1, M J Shearer, U Göbel

  • 1Zentrum für Kinderheilkunde, Universität Düsseldorf, Abteilung für Allgemeine Pädiatrie, Neonatologie und Gastroenterologie, Federal Republic of Germany.

European Journal of Pediatrics
|February 1, 1988
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Vitamin K deficiency is a growing concern in infants, leading to bleeding issues. Research highlights low vitamin K levels in newborns and links breast-feeding to increased risk, prompting a review of prophylaxis strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Biochemistry
  • Neonatology

Background:

  • Recurrence of vitamin K deficiency bleeding in newborns and infants has renewed pediatric interest.
  • Advances in detection methods and direct vitamin K measurement have spurred research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current understanding of vitamin K deficiency in infancy.
  • To discuss implications of new findings on detection and prophylaxis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent research data on vitamin K levels in fetal and neonatal livers.
  • Analysis of direct measurements of vitamin K in breast milk.
  • Discussion of pathophysiological concepts and prophylaxis strategies.

Main Results:

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  • Low vitamin K concentrations identified in fetal and neonatal livers.
  • Breast-feeding identified as a significant risk factor for vitamin K deficiency bleeding.
  • New data from direct vitamin K measurements in maternal milk provide insights.

    • Conclusions:

    • New findings enhance understanding of vitamin K deficiency in infancy.
    • Implications for detecting subclinical deficiency and refining prophylaxis are discussed.
    • Breast-feeding's role in vitamin K deficiency necessitates careful consideration in prophylaxis.