enteritis in preterm infants
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Academisch Ziekenhuis Maastricht
Eligibility
Age
2 Years to 11 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: VLBW infants (
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Blood transfusion, enteral or parenteral protein intake, or inhaled nitric oxide administration before time of the bloodsample (obtained between 6 and12 hours after birth). Parents not able to give informed consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The association between the T1405N SNP in the CPS-1 gene and lower plasma L-arginine concentrations | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The difference in genotype distribution of this polymorphism between VLBW infants developing necrotizing enterocolitis and those who do not. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed