The association between vitamin D levels and necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm neonates

Abstract

Backgroung & purpose: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) with high morbidity and mortality rates is a frequent gastrointestinal disease among preterm infants. This study was conducted to evaluate any relationships between maternal/ neonatal serum vitamin D concentrations and the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm newborns.