Low Splanchnic Oxygenation and Risk for Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Extremely Preterm Newborns

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate whether splanchnic oxygenation (SrSO2), measured with near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), during the first week of life is associated with the risk of developing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in extremely preterm infants. Methods: This was a prospective observational cohort study including extremely preterm infants (
Source: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Article: Nutrition Source Type: research