Global incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis: a systematic review and Meta-analysis
Abstract Background Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), yet the global incidence of NEC has not been systematically evaluated. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies reporting the incide...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-07-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-020-02231-5 |