Readmission of Preterm Infants Less Than 32 Weeks Gestation Into Early Childhood

• Main Authors: Ralser Elisabeth MD (Author), Griesmaier Elke MD, PHD (Author), Neubauer Vera MD (Author), Gnigler Maria MD (Author), Höck Michaela MD (Author), Kiechl-Kohlendorfer Ursula MD, MSc (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2014-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The aim of the study was to investigate the frequency of and the predictors for rehospitalization in preterm infants into early childhood, focusing on gender differences. All preterm infants born at <32 weeks of gestation in North Tyrol between January 2003 and December 2005 were enrolled in this...