The Incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Is Significantly Reduced in Very-Low-Birth-Weight

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The incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is significantly reduced in very-low-birth-weight infants if they are fed enterally with breast milk.

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