Association between celiac and superior mesenteric arteries' Doppler flow parameters and risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants.

ABSTRACT: BackgroundNecrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in preterm neonates. Identifying early markers of impaired intestinal perfusion may aid detecting an association with the development of NEC. This study aims to evaluate the role of Doppler ultrasound of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and celiac artery (CA) and its association with NEC in preterm neonates.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective, single-center case-control study. Eligible infants were born at <29 weeks' gestation; we excluded those with chromosomal abnormalities, major anomalies, and those without Doppler assessments. NEC cases (Bell stage ≥II) were matched to controls on gestational age and birth weight. We compared SMA and CA Doppler parameters-peak systolic velocity (PSV),

SUBMITTER: Qeretli R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12833023 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature