Bowel Dilatation on Initial Plane Abdominal Radiography May Help to Assess the Severity of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants

Bowel Dilatation on Initial Plane Abdominal Radiography May Help to Assess the Severity of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants

Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common life-threatening gastrointestinal emergency associated with prematurity. Timely diagnosis and adequate treatment are crucial to reduce the morbidity and mortality of the affected infants. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnos...

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Main Authors: Zlatan Zvizdic, Irmina Sefic Pasic, Amra Dzananovic, Nedzad Rustempasic, Emir Milisic, Asmir Jonuzi, Semir Vranic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
necrotizing enterocolitis
abdominal radiography
bowel distension
disease severity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/7/2/9

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