Copyright
©The Author(s) 2023.
World J Clin Pediatr. Sep 9, 2023; 12(4): 197-204
Published online Sep 9, 2023. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v12.i4.197
Published online Sep 9, 2023. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v12.i4.197
Table 3 Nutritional and gastrointestinal management in children with spinal muscular atrophy
Issue | Evidence |
Tube feeding | High probability (type 1 and 2) |
Energy needs | Meet DRI |
Formula | No special diet or formula |
ONS | Possible (type 3 and 4); consider a speech-language therapist evaluation |
Gastroesophageal reflux | Proton pump inhibitors; consider hydrolyzed or natural food enteral formulas |
Constipation | PEG; consider hydrolyzed or natural food enteral formulas |
Delayed gastric emptying | Meet fiber and fluid needs; prokinetics may be used |
- Citation: Dipasquale V, Morello R, Romano C. Gastrointestinal and nutritional care in pediatric neuromuscular disorders. World J Clin Pediatr 2023; 12(4): 197-204
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v12/i4/197.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v12.i4.197