Abstract
The causes of growth failure is multifactorial and includes decreased intake, malabsorption, stool losses, increased nutritional needs and growth inhibition caused by inflammatory cytokines and hormonal imbalances. This paper will review the detection, pathogenesis and available interventions for growth failure in this pediatric population.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 14-21+25-26+29 |
| Journal | Practical Gastroenterology |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology
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Faubion, W. A., & Tung, J. (2006). Growth failure in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease: Prevalence, risk factors, and treatment. Practical Gastroenterology, 30(1), 14-21+25-26+29.