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) |
|---|---|
| Journal | Practical Gastroenterology |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Jan 2006 |
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Growth failure in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease : Prevalence, risk factors, and treatment. / Faubion, William Alvis; Tung, Jeanne.
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AB - 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.
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