Parenteral nutrition compromises neurodevelopment of preterm pigs.

Background: Despite advances in nutritional support and intensive care, preterm infants are at higher risk of compromised neurodevelopment.

Objective: This study evaluated the contribution of total parenteral nutrition (PN) to compromised neurodevelopment after preterm birth.

Methods: Preterm pigs were provided PN or enteral nutrition (EN) for 10 d.