Clinical efficacy of probiotics on feeding intolerance in preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Authors

Wei Zhang

Shiqun Wang

Xing Yu · Hainan Modern Women and Children's Hospital

Hongyi Wang · Hainan Modern Women and Children's Hospital

Binsha Fu · Hainan Medical University

Mingjia Long

Juan Cao · Hainan Modern Women and Children's Hospital

Abstract

Our study shows that the use of probiotics can promote the early growth of preterm infants and effectively improve the occurrence of FI in preterm infants.

Topics & Keywords

Infant Nutrition and Health Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Infant Development and Preterm Care

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Translational Pediatrics

Volume 11, Issue 2, pp. 229-238

DOI: 10.21037/tp-21-624

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