Porcelli et al24 reported that
extremely low birth weight infant who received breast milk in second week of life but not on 4th week of life, were at lower risk of ROP, suggesting that earlier intake of breast milk is associated with lower risk of ROP.
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Additional protein fortification is necessary in
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(17) reported that the application of Tochen's rule in
extremely low birth weight infants led to inadequate tube placement in almost half the infants.
Outcome of
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