Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants: A Systemic Review
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common serious gastrointestinal disorder affecting very preterm or very low birth weight infants. The risk is inversely proportional to gestational age and weight at birth. Fetal growth restriction and compromise may be additional specific risk factors. De...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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International Scholarly Research Network
2012
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3444861/ |