Requirement and Duration of Tube Feed Supplementation among Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Patients
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In brief
In brief
Retrospective study of 160 CDH infants shows 20% required tube feed supplementation at discharge, with an additional 3.1% starting post-discharge. Analysis examines duration of tube feeding support and clinical factors associated with need for nutritional supplementation in this population.
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Purpose
Oral feeds pose a challenge for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) infants. Tube feed (TF) supplementation may be required to support the achievement of normal growth. The aim of this study was to determine the duration and factors associated with TF use in CDH infants at our institution.
Methods
A single centre retrospective chart review was performed for CDH-born infants who underwent repair between 2000 to 2013 (REB #1000053124). Patient demographics, perinatal management, and feeding status of infants with at least 1-year follow-up were reviewed.
Results
Of 160 CDH infants, 32 (20%) were discharged on partial or complete TF, and an additional 5 (3.1%) patients started TF post discharge. CDH infants with TF were more likely to have initial arterial blood pH