Publications by authors named "Isabelle Traini"
Intestinal dysbiosis and inflammation in children with repaired esophageal atresia.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
January 2024
Objectives: This study aims to compare the intestinal microbiota and intestinal inflammation of children with esophageal atresia (EA) to matched healthy controls, and to investigate the relationship between these factors and clinical outcomes.
Methods: A cross-sectional study of 35 children with EA and 35 matched healthy controls (HC) from a single tertiary pediatric hospital in Australia was conducted. Demographic and dietary data were collected using surveys.
Article Synopsis
- * The research found that while children with EA had similar overall energy intake and body mass index to HC, they had lower height-for-age scores, and their diets were higher in fats and lower in carbohydrates.
- * The study concluded that, despite similar energy intake, the dietary patterns of children with EA indicate a need for targeted dietary interventions and parental education to address their unique nutritional needs.
Poor growth is an under-recognised yet significant long-term sequelae of oesophageal atresia (OA) repair. Few studies have specifically explored the reasons for growth impairment in this complex cohort. The association between poor growth with younger age and fundoplication appears to have the strongest supportive evidence, highlighting the need for early involvement of a dietitian and speech pathologist, and consideration of optimal medical reflux management prior to referring for anti-reflux surgery.
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