Abstract
The administration of growth hormone (GH) for a short period to short children born small for gestational age increases growth velocity. Children receiving 2-3 times the replacement dose gained nearly 2.0 SDS in height over a 3-year treatment period. This treatment is well tolerated, without significant side-effects. Further studies of the growth rate following cessation of GH treatment will reveal whether the gain in height is maintained, and whether the final height prediction is improved.
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Schedule a callMore From: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992). Supplement
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