Am J Perinatol 2024; 41(03): 368-372
DOI: 10.1055/a-1925-1911
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Enhancing Interpretation of One-Time Body Composition Measurement at Near-Term Gestation in Preterm Infants: An Exploratory Study

Sreekanth Viswanathan
1   Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Nemours Children's Hospital, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, Florida
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2   Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Perinatal Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Zaineh Alja'nini
3   Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Mercy Kids Children's Hospital, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Springfield, Missouri
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Stephanie Merlino
4   Department of Pediatrics, MetroHealth Medical Center affiliated with Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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Marc Collin
4   Department of Pediatrics, MetroHealth Medical Center affiliated with Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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Sharon Groh-Wargo
4   Department of Pediatrics, MetroHealth Medical Center affiliated with Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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Funding None.
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Abstract

In preterm infants, longitudinal growth patterns have a stronger association with clinical outcomes than cross-sectional metrics. For qualitative growth, a one-time body composition measurement at near term is common, and here we explore the potential use of a novel estimated longitudinal body composition metric (adjusted fat-free mass deficit) using birth anthropometrics.

Key Points

  • Longitudinal growth patterns are better linked with clinical outcomes in preterm infants.

  • Body composition is increasingly used to assess the quality of postnatal growth in preterm infants.

  • Single body composition at term adjusted using birth weight may be better predictive for outcomes.

Note

S.V. is the guarantor of the article.




Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 22. Juni 2022

Angenommen: 01. August 2022

Accepted Manuscript online:
16. August 2022

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
29. September 2022

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