Risk Factors for Necrotizing Enterocolitis: A Prospective Multicenter Case-Control Study.

CONCLUSIONS: Formula feeding and prolonged (duration of) parenteral feeding were associated with an increased risk of NEC. Contrary to expectations, the initiation of treatment with antibiotics within 24 h after birth was inversely associated with NEC.
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Source: Neonatology - July 11, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Berkhout DJC, Klaassen P, Niemarkt HJ, de Boode WP, Cossey V, van Goudoever JB, Hulzebos CV, Andriessen P, van Kaam AH, Kramer BW, van Lingen RA, Vijlbrief DC, van Weissenbruch MM, Benninga M, de Boer NKH, de Meij TGJ Tags: Neonatology Source Type: research