Simulated Amniotic Fluid Solution in Neonates Recovering From GIT Surgeries
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Unknown status
Trial end date:
2018-10-01
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Summary
Amniotic fluid plays a significant role in fetal gut maturation and development. The human
fetus swallows over 200 ml of amniotic fluid per kilogram of weight each day and such
swallowing is essential for normal small bowel development.Growth factors found in the
amniotic fluid have been shown to promote proliferation of fetal intestinal cells. As feeding
intolerance is a common problem among neonates recovering from surgery for congenital bowel
abnormalities, the investigators will study the role of enteral administration of simulated
amniotic fluid solution in prevention of feeding intolerance and NEC in neonates recovering
from GIT surgeries.