Abstract
RESULTS: The NEC cohort comprised of 5,886 infants. Male gender, birth-weight, gestational age, maternal age and number of prenatal visits were associated with higher mortality (p 0.05). Neonates with PDA (23vs.14%), cyanotic/hypoperfusion heart disease (55% vs.17%), RDS (21% vs.13%), pulmonary hemorrhage/ pulmonary interstitial emphysema (36% vs.15%), IVH (20-55% vs.15%), sepsis (21% vs.13%), acidosis (35% vs.17%), or asphyxia (40% vs.18%) exhibited higher mortality (p 0.05). Neonates undergoing abdominal surgery (34% vs.10%), PDA ligation (25% vs.17%), congenital heart repair (29% vs.18%), and ECMO (60% vs.18%) also had a higher rate of NEC and mortality (p 0.05). Higher acuity NICUs (level III) compared to lower acuity (level II) demonstrated a higher mortality rate (23% vs.10%, p 0.05). Stepwise logistic regression suggested lower birth-weight, lower maternal age, IVH, acidosis, cyanotic/hypoperfusion heart disease, abdominal NEC surgery and ECMO (p 0.05) were independent risk factors for mortality.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
