Necrotizing enterocolitis

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

Abstract

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating intestinal disease that affects ~5% of preterm neonates. Despite advancements in neonatal care, mortality remains high (30-50%) and controversy still persists with regards to the most appropriate management of neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Pediatric Surgery
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages159-163
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9783030844677
ISBN (Print)9783030844660
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 17 2022

Keywords

  • Cardiogenic NEC
  • Clip and drop
  • Fixed loop
  • Focal intestinal perforation
  • Intestinal resection
  • Necrotizing enterocolitis
  • Neonate
  • Peritoneal drain
  • Pneumatosis
  • Pneumatosis intestinalis
  • Spontaneous intestinal perforation

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Necrotizing enterocolitis'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this