Platelet-to-C-reactive protein ratio stratifies surgical risk and mortality in necrotizing enterocolitis neonates with portal venous gas

This study suggests that the PCR is a promising predictor of surgical intervention and mortality risk in NEC-PVG patients, demonstrating superior predictive performance compared to individual parameters. Based on these findings, we propose the incorporation of PCR testing into standard clinical monitoring protocols, using 4.84 × 10⁹/mg as a potential cutoff value to inform therapeutic decision-making. This approach may improve the clinical management and outcomes in this high-risk population.