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Body Composition of Infants With Congenital Gastroschisis

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Michael Helmrath

Infants born with congenital gastroschisis are at risk for intrauterine growth restriction, small for gestational size at birth, and growth failure during the newborn period despite advanced care. Body composition provides a more complete picture of proportional growth than weight and length alone. Fat-free mass (FFM) represents organ growth, and in preterm infants without gastroschisis, improved FFM deposition is associated with improved neurodevelopmental outcomes. There is limited literature regarding the body composition of infants with gastroschisis. This case series describes the body composition of 10 infants with gastroschisis.

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In brief

This case series examines body composition in 10 infants with gastroschisis, focusing on fat-free mass as a marker of organ growth and proportional development. Understanding body composition beyond weight/length measurements may inform nutritional strategies to optimize growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes in this high-risk population.

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Michael Helmrath

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Infants born with congenital gastroschisis are at risk for intrauterine growth restriction.
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Infants born with congenital gastroschisis are at risk for being small for gestational size at birth.
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Infants born with congenital gastroschisis are at risk for growth failure during the newborn period despite advanced care.
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Fat-free mass represents organ growth in infants.
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In preterm infants without gastroschisis, improved fat-free mass deposition is associated with improved neurodevelopmental outcomes.
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