Publications by authors named "Janet F Kelly-Geyer"

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  • The study investigated the effects of postoperative necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) on neurodevelopmental outcomes in children who underwent cardiac surgery in their infancy.
  • A total of 101 neonates with congenital heart disease (CHD) were examined, revealing that NEC resulted in longer stays in the intensive care unit and hospital compared to those without NEC.
  • The findings indicated that children with NEC had significantly lower cognitive and motor scores on a developmental assessment tool at one year old, underscoring the negative impact of NEC on neurodevelopment.
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