Urinary Claudin-2 Measurements as a Predictor of Necrotizing Enterocolitis: A Pilot Study
Background: Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) affects 5-10% of NICU patients where initially patients may have only nonspecific clinical findings. A noninvasive tool for detection would aid in diagnosis. Increased urinary claudins have been associated with active adult inflammatory bowel disease. Me...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EL-Med-Pub
2015-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Neonatal Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://jneonatalsurg.com/ojs/index.php/jns/article/view/457 |