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Epidemiology of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants in China: A multicenter cohort study from 2015 to 2018

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In brief

Multicenter cohort study examining the incidence, mortality, and surgical treatment rates of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) among preterm infants in China between 2015-2018. Provides epidemiological data on this serious gastrointestinal complication affecting premature neonates in a large Asian population.

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Abstract

Purpose

: To describe the current incidence, case-fatality rate and surgical treatment proportion of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) among preterm infants in China.

Methods

: The study included all live neonates with

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