Enteral L-Arginine and Glutamine Supplementation for Prevention of NEC in Preterm Neonates

Objective. Evaluating the efficacy and safety of arginine and glutamine supplementation in decreasing the incidence of NEC among preterm neonates. Methods. Prospective case-control study done on 75 preterm neonates ≤34 weeks, divided equally into L-arginine group receiving enteral L-arginine, glutam...

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Main Authors: M. S. El-Shimi, H. A. Awad, M. A. Abdelwahed, M. H. Mohamed, S. M. Khafagy, G. Saleh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:International Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/856091