The Timing of Stoma Closure in Infants with Necrotizing Enterocolitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Conclusions This systematic review demonstrates that there is no difference between different timings for stoma closure in post-NEC infants. With the current supporting evidence, ESC seems to be as safe and feasible as LSC. Studies with a higher level of evidence are needed to confirm these conclusions. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research