Neurodevelopmental impairment in necrotising enterocolitis survivors: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Systematic review and meta-analysis of 31 studies (2,403 infants) examining neurodevelopmental outcomes in necrotising enterocolitis survivors. Found 40% overall NDI incidence, with significantly higher rates in surgically treated NEC (43%) versus medically managed cases (27%), highlighting the need for long-term neurodevelopmental surveillance in this high-risk population.