Abstract:Objective: The objective was to identify risk factors for nephrocalcinosis in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. Methods: Prospective study has done between 2014 and 2017. The study included 81 VLBW infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Renal ultrasonography was performed at four weeks and 3 months. Baseline characteristics, complications and medication during NICU admission were col lected. 25(OH)vitamin D, calcium, phosphorous, alkaline phosphatase, urine calcium to creatinine ratio were ser… Show more
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