Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Very Preterm Infants Who Underwent Neonatal Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study

Purpose

Advances in neonatal care have improved the survival of very preterm infants, but neurodevelopment remains a concern. This study aimed to investigate whether neonatal gastrointestinal (GI) surgery independently contributes to adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in such infants, distinct from the underlying illness severity.