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EJ Neonatol Res. 2012;2(4):145-172.

Mapping the New World of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC): Review and Opinion.

The e-journal of neonatology research

Phillip Gordon, Robert Christensen, Jörn-Hendrik Weitkamp, Akhil Maheshwari

Affiliations

  1. Department of Pediatrics, Tulane School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA.

PMID: 23730536 PMCID: PMC3666872

Abstract

A comprehensive review of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is provided; including history, biological basis and frequently asked questions. In addition, a system of improved NEC classification is explained in detail (consisting of five NEC subsets and four NEC-like diseases), to aid the bedside clinician in therapy and prevention. The authors offer opinion for therapeutics in italics at the end of each definition.

Keywords: classification; necrotizing enterocolitis; neonate; premature infant

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