Use of Probiotics to Prevent Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Abdul Razak, Ravi M. Patel, Kanekal Suresh Gautham
Abstract
This Viewpoint summarizes assessment of the benefits and harms of probiotics, describes current options for clinicians, and discusses the theoretical influence of future trials on treatment effect estimates for probiotic supplementation.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineNecrotizing enterocolitisIntensive care medicineProbioticEnterocolitisClinical trialPediatricsInternal medicineBiologyBacteriaGeneticsInfant Nutrition and HealthChild Nutrition and Feeding IssuesViral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology