Effect of timing of enteral feeding on outcome in gastroschisis

Nutrition Delivery and Growth Outcomes in Infants With Gastroschisis

“…Interestingly in our cohort, time to initiation of EN was not independently associated with time to enteral autonomy when also considering prematurity, atresia, CLABSI, and type of closure. Other studies have suggested that protocolized feeding with earlier initiation of EN, at around day 7 of life or 1 week after abdominal closure, may be associated with shorter PN dependence and length of stay . Earlier initiation of EN is likely a marker for milder disease severity.…”

Nutritional management and postoperative prognosis of newborns submitted to primary surgical repair of gastroschisis

“…19,20 Aljahdali et al 19 observed a better evolution when diets were initiated seven days after the abdominal wall closure. Sharp et al 20 found that for every day of delay of the start of enteral nutrition, there was an increase in the length of stay of 1.05 days and an increase in the duration of enteral nutrition of 1.06 days.…”

Multi-institutional practice patterns and outcomes in uncomplicated gastroschisis: A report from the University of California Fetal Consortium (UCfC)

“…Considerable variability in the surgical and medical management of infants with gastroschisis has been noted [2, 3], and a consensus is lacking for the optimal surgical repair method [2–7], ventilation and paralysis strategies [2], pain management [2], antibiotic and central line duration [3], and feeding regimens [8]. Not only do different centers use varying management strategies, but variability within single institutions is also prevalent.…”