Evidence · Randomised trial
Oropharyngeal colostrum administration in neonates with gastroschisis: a randomized clinical trial.
- Abdominal wall defects
- Breast milk and breastfeeding
- Enteral feeding
- Medical
- Nursing
- Nutrition and gastrointestinal
- Parenteral nutrition
- Surgical conditions
Summary
Randomised clinical trial at a federal hospital in Rio de Janeiro comparing oropharyngeal colostrum with a sham procedure during the first three days of life in newborns with simple gastroschisis. Outcomes included time to starting oral (suckling) and enteral feeds, time to full enteral feeding, parenteral nutrition duration, sepsis and length of stay. Oral feeding began at a median of 15 days in both groups, with no significant differences found between groups.
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