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ea0024p17 | (1) | BSPED2010

Feasibility of follow-up in short, small for gestational age (SGA) infants at 2 years – interim report

Kinmond S , Staines J , Barnes F , Cooper A , Siddique J , Donnelly S , Freckleton C , McGowan S , Gault E J , Paterson W , Donaldson M

Most SGA infants show rapid catch-up growth in the first year of life such that height is in the normal range by 2 years. However, around 10% fail to catch-up and remain short. This latter group generally presents to specialist growth clinics at school age. Earlier identification would facilitate monitoring of growth and timely intervention.A 3-year, prospective population-based study was undertaken to determine the feasibility of identifying SGA babies ...