Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences

The Effects of Low and High Dose Oral Calcium and Phosphor Supplementation on Nephrocalcinosis Diagnosed by Sonography in Premature and Low Birth Weight Neonates

Document Type : Brief Report(s)

Authors

Karmella Kamali 1
Narjes Pishva 2
Esmat Deireh 3

1 Medical Imaging Research Center, Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Shiraz, Iran

2 Neonatology Research Center, Neonatal Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran

3 Department of Pediatrics, Zeinabieh Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

Abstract
Nephrocalcinosis is defined as calcium deposition in the renal interstitium. One of the major causes of neonatal nephrocalcinosis is the use of calcium and phosphor supplements for premature neonates. This study aims at assessing the effects of calcium and phosphor supplementation in neonatal nephrocalcinosis by renal ultrasonography.In this randomized controlled trial, 37 premature neonates with birth weights

Keywords

Prematurity
Calcium
Phosphor
Nephrocalcinosis
Ultrasonography
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume 39, Issue 6 - Serial Number 6
22
November 2014
Pages 559-564

  • Received 11 November 2014
  • Revised 23 August 2020
  • Accepted 24 December 2018

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