The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 152, Issue 1 , Pages 63-67 , January 2008

Achieving Positive Protein Balance in the Immediate Postoperative Period in Neonates Undergoing Abdominal Surgery

  • Regina M. Reynolds, MD

      Affiliations

    • Section of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Regina Reynolds, MD, Section of Neonatology, B-195, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 4200 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80262.
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  • Kathryn D. Bass, MD

      Affiliations

    • Departments of Surgery and Pediatrics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
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  • Patti J. Thureen, MD

      Affiliations

    • Section of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado

Received 19 January 2007 ,Revised 2 May 2007 ,Accepted 24 May 2007.

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 Supported by the National Institutes of Health (grants R01 HD046752, RR00069, K24 RR018358, and General Clinical Research Center Program, National Centers for Research Resources) and The Children’s Hospital Research Institute.

PII: S0022-3476(07)00546-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2007.05.042

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 152, Issue 1 , Pages 63-67 , January 2008

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