Differences in midterm outcomes in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis: NPCQIC database analysis.

Natasha L LopezCharitha GowdaCarl H BackesDeipanjan NandiHolly Miller-TateSamantha FichtnerRobin AllenJamie StewartClifford L Cua

Published in: Congenital heart disease (2018)

Despite similar baseline characteristics, HLHS-NEC infants had significant differences in hospital course compared with HLHS-nNEC neonates. In addition, HLHS-NEC infants were less likely to be fed orally during the entire interstage period. Future studies are needed minimize NEC in this high risk population to possibly improve oral feeds.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
healthcare
adverse drug
emergency department
atrial fibrillation
case report
preterm infants
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
weight loss
glycemic control