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World J Clin Pediatr. Dec 9, 2026; 15(4): 124805
Published online Dec 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.124805
Published online Dec 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.124805
Table 4 Feeding intolerance parameters between the studied groups at the 1st and 2nd week, n (%)
| Variable | Intervention group (n = 55) | Control group (n = 54) | P value |
| Gastric residual | |||
| 1st week | 13 (23.6) | 32 (59.3) | 0.0002 |
| 2nd week | 9 (16.4) | 23 (42.6) | 0.003 |
| Abdominal distension | |||
| 1st week | 31 (56.4) | 44 (81.5) | 0.007 |
| 2nd week | 14 (25.5) | 40 (74.1) | < 0.001 |
| Emesis | |||
| 1st week | 5 (9.1) | 19 (35.2) | 0.001 |
| 2nd week | 1 (1.8) | 2 (3.7) | 0.62 |
| Diarrhea | |||
| 1st week | 3 (5.5) | 14 (25.9) | 0.004 |
| 2nd week | 1 (1.8) | 11 (20.4) | 0.002 |
- Citation: Morsi WEMA, Eskander AE, Mostafa MG, Ezz ElDin Z, Abdel Maksoud FA, Elrefaee A. Early lactase enzyme supplementation: Efficacy to promote growth and feeding tolerance in preterm infants: A randomized controlled trial. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; 15(4): 124805
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- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.124805