World journal of clinical pediatrics
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World J Clin Pediatr · Nov 2016
Packed red blood cell transfusions as a risk factor for parenteral nutrition associated liver disease in premature infants.
To determine if packed red blood cell transfusions contribute to the development of parenteral nutrition associated liver disease. ⋯ In this retrospective, pilot study there was a statistically significant correlation between the volume of PRBC transfusions received by premature infants and the development of PNALD.