Waist Circumference and Mesenteric Fat in Neonates: Negative Correlation.
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2010-11
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Abstract
Objective To measure mesenteric fat thickness with ultrasound
scan in neonates and to assess the correlation with
waist circumference.
Methods Ninety five healthy newborns had the maximum
thickness of mesenteric leaves measured by ultrasound
examinations of abdomen with an Envisor scanner (Philips
Ultrasound, Bothell, Wash) and a L12-5 transducer (Philips
Ultrasound). The correlation between the thickness of
mesenteric leaves with abdominal waist was calculated.
Results Maximum thickness of mesenteric leaves ranged
from 0.24 to 1.00 mm ðx ¼ 0:57 0:17Þ. There was a
significant negative correlation between abdominal waist
(AW) and mesenteric fat thickness (r=−0.384; p<0.001).
Conclusions Mesenteric fat thickness in newborns is
inversely associated with waist circumference. Higher
visceral adiposity in neonates may be a protective mechanism
from intrauterine growth restriction however this
could persist into adulthood life.
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Visceral adiposity, Newborn, Sonography
Citation
Alves João Guilherme, Farias Maria Paula, Gazineu Renata Maria, Bandeira Francisco, Menezes Jucille, da Costa e Silva Eduardo Just. Waist Circumference and Mesenteric Fat in Neonates: Negative Correlation. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2010 Nov ; 77 (11): 1266-1269.