Lack of Enteral Feeding Associated with Mortality in Prematurity and Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Recently, there has been an increased recognition of the importance of intestinal immunity and the associations with antibiotics and enteral feeds in the pathophysiology of NEC. The primary purpose of this study is to examine the association of enteral feeds on the survival of premature neonates with NEC.A retrospective review using the Vermont Oxford Network...