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Necrotizing Enterocolitis

2008; Elsevier BV; Volume: 35; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.clp.2007.11.009

ISSN

1557-9840

Autores

P Srinivasan, M Brandler, Antoni D’Souza,

Tópico(s)

Breastfeeding Practices and Influences

Resumo

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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