Necrotizing Enterocolitis

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Mar 2008 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Clinics in Perinatology, volume 35, pages 251-272 (issn: 0095-5108,

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Authors: Pinchi S, Srinivasan; Michael D, Brandler; Antoni, D'Souza;

doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2007.11.009

pmid: 18280885

Necrotizing Enterocolitis

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Abstract

In necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) the small (most often distal) and/or large bowel becomes injured, develops intramural air, and may progress to frank necrosis with perforation. Even with early, aggressive treatment, the progression of necrosis, which is highly characteristic of NEC, can lead to sepsis and death. This article reviews the current scientific knowledge related to the etiology and pathogenesis of NEC and discusses some possible preventive measures.

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Keywords

Enterocolitis, Necrotizing, Risk Factors, Cause of Death, Iatrogenic Disease, Infant, Newborn, Humans, Infant, Premature, Diseases, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Premature

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