Risk factors for necrotizing enterocolitis in neonates: A meta-analysis
Yan Su, Rui-Hong Xu, Liyan Guo, Xinqing Chen, Wenxiao Han, Jinjin Ma +3 more
Frontiers in Pediatrics
Abstract
Gestational diabetes, premature rupture of membranes, low birth weight, small for gestational age, septicemia, blood transfusion, congenital heart disease, respiratory distress syndrome, premature birth, and pneumonia may increase the risk of NEC in neonates. Breastfeeding, taking probiotics, prenatal use of glucocorticoids, and Hyperbilirubinemia may reduce the risk of NEC in neonates.
Concepts
MedicineNecrotizing enterocolitisGestational agePediatricsBirth weightRespiratory distressMeta-analysisGestational diabetes