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Fecal calprotectin concentration in neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis

Jung Min Yoon, Ju Yi Park, Kyung Ok Ko, Jae Woo Lim, Eun Jung Cheon, Hyo Jeong Kim

Korean Journal of Pediatrics · 2014 · 41 citations · 22 references

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Abstract

Fecal calprotectin levels were significantly increased in premature infants with NEC. The fecal calprotectin test is a noninvasive, easy, and useful tool for the diagnosis of NEC.

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