Critical timing of gastrostomy insertion in a child with cystic fibrosis.
Paediatr Respir Rev
; 16 Suppl 1: 19-21, 2015 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
Pulmonary exacerbations and malabsorption in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) can lead to faltering growth and poor weight gain. Children with a higher BMI (body mass index) show a slower decline in lung function. Our specialist CF centre has experienced a death following gastrostomy insertion in a young CF child, despite maximal medical intervention, which has made us reflect on our practice and the urgency with which we discuss the option for a gastrostomy to improve nutrition.
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Assunto principal:
Gastrostomia
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Estado Nutricional
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Nutrição Enteral
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Fibrose Cística
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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En
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Paediatr Respir Rev
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PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2015
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Article