Gastric Residual to Predict Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Piglets As Models for Infants.

Susanne Soendergaard KappelPer Torp SangildLinda HilstedBolette HartmannThomas ThymannLise Aunsholt

Published in: JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition (2020)

Elevated GR mass correlates positively with NEC lesions but may be a poor predictor of NEC, even when combined with other biomarkers. More knowledge about gastric emptying and gut transit in preterm neonates is required to understand how GR volume and composition relate to morbidities, such as NEC, in preterm neonates.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
preterm infants
preterm birth
gestational age
healthcare