Prediction of Intestinal Perforation by Daily Radiographic Findings in Very Low Birth Weight Infants With Meconium Ileus

In brief

Researchers developed a radiographic prediction model to identify which very low birth weight infants with meconium ileus are at highest risk for intestinal perforation. The model uses daily plain X-ray findings to guide early surgical intervention decisions in this vulnerable neonatal population.

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