Abdominal Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Measurements Are Lower in Preterm Infants at Risk for Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Abstract

This study establishes normal values for abdominal StO2 in preterm infants and demonstrates decreased values and increased variability in those with necrotizing enterocolitis. Abdominal near-infrared spectroscopy monitoring of preterm infants may be a useful tool for early diagnosis and guiding treatment of necrotizing enterocolitis.