Timing and risk factors associated with acute kidney injury in infants with necrotizing enterocolitis.

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence, onset, risk factors, and mortality associated with acute kidney injury (AKI) in infants with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).

Design/methods: Retrospective study at 2 centers in infants with NEC, with/without AKI. AKI assessed by serum creatinine and urine output.