Are Scores Reliable in Predicting the Need for Surgery and Mortality in Necrotizing Enterocolitis?

Conclusion In our cohort, the agreement between the predicted outcomes by scores and the real need for surgery and/or mortality was poor. There was a lack of clinical usefulness of the tested scores. We must continue to better identify parameters to help guide the management of these patients. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - October 4, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Arni, Delphine Karam, Oliver Vidal, Isabelle Rimensberger, Peter C. Hanquinet, Sylviane Wildhaber, Barbara E. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research