The Maternal Phenylketonuria International Study: 1984–2002

2003152 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Richard Koch · Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

William Hanley · Hospital for Sick Children

Harvey L. Levy · Boston Children's Hospital

Kim Matalon · The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Reuben Matalon · The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Bobbye Rouse · The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Frederick Trefz

Abstract

Before conception, counseling and early entrance into a prenatal care program is essential in achieving optimal fetal outcome in women with HPA. The achievement of pre- and periconceptional dietary control with a Phe-restricted diet significantly decreased morbidity in the offspring of women with HPA.

Topics & Keywords

Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Neonatal Health and Biochemistry Folate and B Vitamins Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 112, Issue Supplement_4, pp. 1523-1529

DOI: 10.1542/peds.112.s4.1523

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