The Association of Nil Per Os (NPO) Days with Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Background. Enteral feeds are an essential part of care for infants and may be a potential risk factor in NEC development. The present study objective was to evaluate the relationship between nil per os (NPO) and clinical outcomes in infants with NEC. Methods. This was a retrospective review of 196...

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Main Authors: Yongming Wang, Xiaoyu Li, Chunbao Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/2795468