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

What is it about?

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating disease that affects premature babies and has long-term consequences. This review highlights that up to 40% of babies with NEC develop some degree of neurodevelopmental impairment, most commonly cerebral palsy, blindness, and/or hearing impairment. Babies who require surgery for NEC have worse neurological outcomes.

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