Neonates with congenital GI anomalies have growth delays that persist beyond the neonatal intensive care unit

Abstract

Background: Infants with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders have increased survivorship with advances in intensive care. This population requires a prolonged hospital stay secondary to surgeries and an increased risk for sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). These complications lead to chronic exposure to inflammation and malnutrition that cause serious growth delays that may have far-reaching consequences. Literature on this population has been limited by small sample sizes and short-term follow up. Objective: This study’s aim was to investigate long-term growth among neonates with of GI anomalies or complications during the …