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Review
. 2012 Jun;39(2):387-401.
doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2012.04.011. Epub 2012 May 18.

Necrotizing enterocolitis

Kathleen M Dominguez  1 , R Lawrence Moss
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Review

Necrotizing enterocolitis

Kathleen M Dominguez et al. Clin Perinatol. 2012 Jun.

Abstract

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common acquired gastrointestinal disease of premature neonates and is a serious cause of morbidity and mortality. NEC is one of the leading causes of death in neonatal intensive care units. Surgical treatment is necessary in patients whose disease progresses despite medical therapy. Surgical options include peritoneal drainage and laparotomy, with studies showing no difference in outcome related to approach. Survivors, particularly those requiring surgery, face serious sequelae.

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