Publications by authors named "P Dzakpasu"
Background: Platelet-activating factor (PAF) is a heterogeneous phospholipid that has been implicated as participating in a number of perinatal disease processes including necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
Methods: Baseline blood levels of PAF and related lipids (PAF-LL) were measured for 164 infants at risk for NEC from 3 neonatal intensive care units. Serial levels were obtained from the 11 infants in whom NEC developed.