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Am J Perinatol 2009; 26(1): 007-011
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1090588
© Thieme Medical Publishers
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1090588
Elevated Iron Indices in Preterm Infants: Association with Male Gender
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Publikationsdatum:
20. November 2008 (online)
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ABSTRACT
Elevated iron indices may be underrecognized in preterm infants. Sixty growing, stable preterm infants < 1500 g studied had elevated iron indices, which was especially elevated in male infants. Careful evaluation of iron indices is essential to prevent potential organ injury and unnecessary iron supplementation.
KEYWORDS
Ferritin - TIBC - percent binding - red cell transfusion - very low-birth-weight infant
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E. J Molloy
Consultant Neonatologist, National Maternity Hospital
Holles St., Dublin 2, Ireland
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