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The Effect of Probiotics in Prevention of Necrotising Enterocolitis in Preterm Neonates in Comparison With Control Group Publisher



Amini E1 ; Dalili H2 ; Niknafs N1 ; Shariat M1 ; Nakhostin M2 ; Jedariattari S1
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Source: Iranian Journal of Pediatrics Published:2017


Abstract

Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a common dangerous gastrointestinal emergency in neonatology, especially in premature infants, which can cause serious problems. Objectives: This study was conducted to find out whether administration of probiotics could lead to prevention and/or treatment of NEC. Methods: 115 premature newborns weighting 750-1500 g or less than 32 weeks’ gestation were checked daily for NEC signs and weight gain and mean day of full feed achievement was recorded. Results: The incidence of NEC and C-reactive protein (CRP) rise showed a significant difference (P = 0.02) between the two (case and control) groups, but the difference regarding mean duration of oxygen therapy, TPN, full feeding achievement, and hospitalization was not significant. Conclusions: These results showed positive effects of probiotics on preventing and treating NEC, especially NEC grade 3 in ELBW and VLBW neonates. © 2017, Iranian Journal of Pediatrics.
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