Quintuplets: 5 Cases of NEC. Are There Other Risk Factors?. (1st November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nadendla, Kavita; Sutton, Amelia; Kelly, David; Dimmitt, Reed; Wilkinson, Linda; Harmon, Carroll; Martin, Colin
• Is Part Of: Fetal and pediatric pathology. Volume 35:Number 6(2016)
• Page Start: 425
• Page End: 433
• Publication Date: 2016-11-01
• Subjects: Necrotizing enterocolitis -- multiple birth pregnancies -- prematurity -- genetics; Pathology, Molecular -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Molecular biology -- Periodicals; Pediatric pathology -- Periodicals; Fetal Diseases -- pathology -- Periodicals; Infant, Newborn, Diseases -- pathology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; 618.92007
• DOI: 10.1080/15513815.2016.1214197
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1551-3815

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Objective : To review a case of quintuplets with all babies developing necrotizing enterocolitis. Methods : A retrospective study of preterm quintuplets all developing necrotizing enterocolitis. Clinical outcomes were reviewed. Results : Quintuplets were born at 24 weeks gestation. Each baby developed NEC and was treated. One baby died. Currently the remaining 4 infants are on full enteral nutrition. Conclusion : Further studies are needed to better understand this emerging population of multiple birth pregnancy and the frequency of NEC development.