Long-term impact of necrotizing enterocolitis on somatosensory function in preterm born children
Necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants lastingly alters their (cold) pain sensitivity. Most self- and parent-reported outcomes of children with a history of NEC are similar to those of other preterm-born children. Sensory processing and behavioral problems are common among both preterm-born children with and without NEC history. Our results warrant the search for protective strategies during NICU admission and thorough follow-up after NICU discharge.
Authors
- Judith A. ten Barge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3602-2848)
- Irwin Reiss (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9474-6895)
- Gerbrich E. van den Bosch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1862-1334)
- Sinno H. P. Simons (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5219-5696)
- Claudia M. G. Keyzer‐Dekker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2498-8773)
- Marijn J. Vermeulen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9686-8186)
- Nienke Bouw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4858-6085)
- Cecile C. de Vos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7210-1693)
Institutions
- Erasmus MC (NL)
- Erasmus MC - Sophia Children’s Hospital (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatric Research
- Published
- 2025-08-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41390-025-04348-8
- Primary Topic
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00