Differences in midterm outcomes in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis: NPCQIC database analysis

ConclusionsDespite similar baseline characteristics, HLHS‐NEC infants had significant differences in hospital course compared with HLHS‐nNEC neonates. In addition, HLHS‐NEC infants were less likely to be fed orally during the entire interstage period. Future studies are needed minimize NEC in this high risk population to possibly improve oral feeds.

Source: Congenital Heart Disease - January 1, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Natasha L. Lopez, Charitha Gowda, Carl H. Backes, Deipanjan Nandi, Holly Miller ‐Tate, Samantha Fichtner, Robin Allen, Jamie Stewart, Clifford L. Cua Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research