Failure to thrive in infant and toddlers: a practical flowchart-based approach in a hospital setting
Abstract Background Failure to thrive is a common reason for referral to paediatric services. Malnutrition or inadequate caloric intake is the most common cause, while organic form is unlikely in children who are asymptomatic and healthy on examination. By this study we evaluate the application of a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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Series: | Italian Journal of Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-021-01017-4 |