Early Detection of Necrotizing Enterocolitis by Fecal Volatile Organic Compounds Analysis

Tim G. J. de Meij, Marc P. C. van der Schee, Daan J. C. Berkhout, Mirjam E. van de Velde, Anna E. Jansen, Boris W. Kramer, Mirjam M. van Weissenbruch, Anton H. van Kaam, Peter Andriessen, Johannes B. van Goudoever, Hendrik J. Niemarkt*, Nanne K. H. de Boer

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Abstract

Objectives To test the hypothesis that fecal volatile organic compounds (VOCs) analysis by electronic nose (eNose) allows for early detection of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Study design In 3 neonatal intensive care units, fecal samples of infants born at gestational age
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)562-567.e1
JournalJournal of Pediatrics
Volume167
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2015

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