Does serum albumin at the onset of necrotisıng enterocolitis predict severe disease in preterm infants?
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This prospective cohort study identifies serum albumin and CRP levels at NEC onset as independent predictors of severe disease in preterm infants. Low albumin (<23 g/L) showed 84% specificity for identifying cases requiring surgery or at risk of mortality, offering clinicians an early prognostic tool for risk stratification.
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- Low serum albumin (<23 g/L) at NEC onset predicts severe disease with 84% specificity in preterm infants.
- Elevated CRP and serum lactate at presentation are associated with increased risk of surgical NEC or NEC-related mortality.
- Serum albumin level is an independent risk factor for severe NEC and may guide early clinical decision-making.
- Platelet count is significantly lower in preterm infants who develop severe versus non-severe necrotizing enterocolitis.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Does serum albumin at the onset of necrotisıng enterocolitis predict severe disease in preterm infants?. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-10-09. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9265?via_space=staycurrentmd
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