Characteristics of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis in relation to the presence or absence of patent ductus arteriosus

Abstract Objective The presence of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) increases the morbidity and mortality rates in neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), attributable to the "diastolic steal" phenomenon. Consequently, it is vital to assess the characteristics of NEC in relation to...

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Published in:	BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Main Authors:	Xin Lin, Lingling Liu, Huiping Zeng, Wenhong Cai
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-06-01
Subjects:	Patent Ductus Arteriosus Necrotizing enterocolitis Preterm Neonates Echocardiography Characteristics
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07721-x