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Nutrition Support Adequacy in Children with Biliary Atresia After Liver Transplant.

Nicole Knebusch1,2,3, Manpreet Virk1,2, Moreshwar S Desai1,2

  • 1Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

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|January 10, 2026

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Pediatric liver transplant recipients with biliary atresia achieved adequate nutrition support in the first week post-transplant. Infants received significantly higher energy and protein intake compared to older children, highlighting age-specific nutritional needs.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Clinical Nutrition

Background:

  • Biliary atresia is a complex condition requiring liver transplantation in children.
  • Post-transplant nutrition support is crucial but challenging due to pre-existing factors.
  • Optimizing nutrition in pediatric liver transplant recipients is essential for recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the adequacy of energy and protein intake in pediatric liver transplant patients with biliary atresia.
  • To assess nutrition support during the first week in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
  • To identify factors influencing nutrition adequacy in this vulnerable population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study of 138 pediatric patients with biliary atresia post-liver transplant.
pediatrics
  • Analysis of nutrition adequacy (enteral and parenteral) during the first week of PICU admission.
  • Comparison of nutrition goals achieved between infants and older children.

    • Main Results:

    • Combined enteral and parenteral nutrition achieved 98% energy and 101% protein adequacy by week one.
    • Infants (<1 year) showed significantly higher nutrition adequacy (136% calories, 157% protein) than older children.
    • Older children (>1 year) received 0% of targeted nutrition goals.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric liver transplant patients with biliary atresia can achieve adequate nutrition support with combined methods.
    • Age is a critical factor, with infants demonstrating superior nutrition delivery compared to older children.
    • Tailored strategies are necessary to address the distinct nutritional requirements of pediatric liver transplant recipients.