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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal surgery2024

Diagnostic significance of serum levels of serum amyloid A, procalcitonin, and high-mobility group box 1 in identifying necrotising enterocolitis in newborns.

Li-Ming Guo, Zhi-Hui Jiang, Hong-Zhen Liu, Lei Zhang

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  1. [Recent advances in predicting the surgical timing for neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis].Zhongguo dang dai er ke za zhi = Chinese journal of contemporary pediatrics · 2026
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Li-Ming GuoDepartment of General Surgery, Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao 266000, Shandong Province, China. guolimingqdfe@163.com.
Zhi-Hui JiangDepartment of General Surgery, Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao 266000, Shandong Province, China.
Hong-Zhen LiuDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan 250022, Shandong Province, China.
Lei ZhangDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University (Qingdao), Qingdao 260010, Shandong Province, China.

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Abstract

backgroundNecrotising enterocolitis (NEC) is a critical gastrointestinal emergency affecting premature and low-birth-weight neonates. Serum amyloid A (SAA), procalcitonin (PCT), and high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) have emerged as potential biomarkers for NEC due to their roles in inflammatory response, tissue damage, and immune regulation.

aimTo evaluate the diagnostic value of SAA, PCT, and HMGB1 in the context of NEC in newborns.

methodsThe study retrospectively analysed the clinical data of 48 newborns diagnosed with NEC and 50 healthy newborns admitted to the hospital. Clinical, radiological, and laboratory findings, including serum SAA, PCT, and HMGB1 Levels, were collected, and specific detection methods were used. The diagnostic value of the biomarkers was evaluated through statistical analysis, which was performed using chi-square test,

resultsThe study demonstrated significantly elevated levels of serum SAA, PCT, and HMGB1 Levels in newborns diagnosed with NEC compared with healthy controls. The correlation analysis indicated strong positive correlations among serum SAA, PCT, and HMGB1 Levels and the presence of NEC. ROC analysis revealed promising sensitivity and specificity for serum SAA, PCT, and HMGB1 Levels as potential diagnostic markers. The combined model of the three biomarkers demonstrating an extremely high area under the curve (0.908).

conclusionThe diagnostic value of serum SAA, PCT, and HMGB1 Levels in NEC was highlighted. These biomarkers potentially improve the early detection, risk stratification, and clinical management of critical conditions. The findings suggest that these biomarkers may aid in timely intervention and the enhancement of outcomes for neonates affected by NEC.

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High-mobility group box 1Necrotising enterocolitis in newbornsProcalcitoninSerum amyloid ASerum biomarkers

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