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Necrotizing enterocolitis.

A Kulkarni1, R Vigneswaran

  • 1Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi. akulkarni58@rediffmail.com

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|October 24, 2001
PubMed
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Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is increasingly recognized in India among survivors of intensive care for low birth-weight infants. Further understanding of NEC is crucial for prevention and management strategies in this growing population.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatalogy
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Improved survival rates for low birth-weight infants in India's neonatal intensive care units are noted.
  • Increased survival is linked to the growing acceptance and affordability of advanced infant care.
  • There is a rising concern that Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) may significantly increase future morbidity and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the growing concern of Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in India.
  • To emphasize the need for better understanding of NEC's pathophysiology and pathogenesis.
  • To underscore the importance of developing optimal prevention and management principles for NEC.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of current trends and concerns regarding NEC in India.

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  • It synthesizes observations on the increasing incidence of NEC among survivors of intensive care.
  • It identifies the need for further research into the causes and mechanisms of NEC.

    • Main Results:

    • Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is frequently observed in early survivors of intensive care for low birth-weight infants in India.
    • NEC is the most common acquired gastrointestinal emergency in newborns, with universally poor outcomes.
    • The rising survival rates of preterm infants predict a potential increase in NEC cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) poses a significant future threat to the morbidity and mortality of preterm infants in India.
    • A deeper understanding of NEC's development is essential for effective clinical intervention.
    • Developing optimal strategies for NEC prevention and management is a critical public health priority.