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Review
. 2022 Mar;49(1):195-206.
doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2021.11.012. Epub 2022 Jan 21.

Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Josef Neu  1
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Review

Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Josef Neu. Clin Perinatol. 2022 Mar.

Abstract

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is considered to be one of the most devastating intestinal diseases seen in neonatal intensive care. Measures to treat NEC are often too late, and we need effective preventative measures to alleviate the burden of this disease. The purpose of this review is to summarize currently used measures, and those showing future promise for prevention.

Keywords: Gestational age; Necrotizing enterocolitis; Neonatal; Preterm.

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Disclosure The author has nothing to disclose.