Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: RESULTS: The median age at the onset of symptoms was 3 weeks (range, 2 to 16 weeks). In three infants the formula had been prescribed for presumed postgastroenteritis diarrhea, and in a fourth it was begun after resection of a short-segment congenital ileal atresia. In each infant watery diarrhea occurred and persisted for many months, and it was assumed that the original gastrointestinal disorder was responsible. In two cases, parenteral nutrition was administered for persistent failure to thrive. Ultimately, investigation revealed the underlying congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, and elimination of glucose polymer from the diet led to immediate recovery in each case. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | T Newton, M S Murphy, I W Booth |
Journal | The Journal of pediatrics
(J Pediatr)
Vol. 128
Issue 6
Pg. 753-6
(Jun 1996)
ISSN: 0022-3476 [Print] United States |
PMID | 8648532
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Glucans
- Sucrase-Isomaltase Complex
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Topics |
- Carbohydrate Metabolism, Inborn Errors
(diagnosis, enzymology, genetics)
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Diarrhea, Infantile
(etiology)
- Failure to Thrive
(etiology)
- Female
- Glucans
(adverse effects)
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant Food
(adverse effects)
- Infant, Newborn
- Intestinal Mucosa
(enzymology)
- Male
- Sucrase-Isomaltase Complex
(deficiency)
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