Updated meta-analysis of probiotics for preventing necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm neonates.

Girish, Deshpande,; Shripada, Rao,; Sanjay, Patole,; Max, Bulsara,

doi:10.1542/peds.2009-1301

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Updated meta-analysis of probiotics for preventing necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm neonates.

Published in Pediatrics • May 1, 2010

Authors:

Deshpande, Girish

Rao, Shripada

Patole, Sanjay

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Systematic reviews of randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) indicate lower mortality and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and shorter time to full feeds after probiotic supplementation in preterm ( or =7 days in preterm VLBW neonates and reported on stage 2 NEC or higher (Modified Bell Stag...

Subject

Enteral Nutrition

Enterocolitis

Necrotizing

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