Risk Factors for Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Neonates: A Retrospective Case-Control Study

Risk Factors for Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Neonates: A Retrospective Case-Control Study

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in neonates is devastating, and risk-factor identification is crucial. This study aimed to evaluate risk factors for NEC in different gestational age (GA) groups. Methods: Risk factors associated with NEC were investigated using a retrospective case-control design. Pa...

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Main Authors: Qi Lu, Shupeng Cheng, Min Zhou, Jialin Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-04-01
Series:Pediatrics and Neonatology
Subjects:
full term
gestational age
necrotizing enterocolitis
neonates
preterm
risk factors
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875957216300766

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