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Necrotizing enterocolitis in infancy.

S Kleinhaus1, G Weinberg, M B Gregor

  • 1Department of Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York.

The Surgical Clinics of North America
|February 1, 1992
PubMed
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Necrotizing enterocolitis is a common newborn gastrointestinal emergency, especially in premature infants. While causes like ischemia and bacterial overgrowth are known, its exact origin remains unclear, with significant mortality and long-term deficits in survivors.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most frequent gastrointestinal emergency in newborns.
  • Premature infants are most susceptible, but term infants can also be affected.
  • Key contributing factors include intestinal ischemia, bacterial overgrowth, and feeding dysfunction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of necrotizing enterocolitis in newborns.
  • To discuss the challenges in determining the exact etiology of NEC.
  • To summarize the surgical indications, outcomes, and long-term sequelae of NEC.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of necrotizing enterocolitis.
  • Analysis of contributing factors and etiological hypotheses.

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  • Examination of surgical timing, outcomes, and long-term sequelae.

    • Main Results:

    • The precise etiology of NEC remains elusive despite research into factors like ischemia and bacterial overgrowth.
    • Surgical timing and indications for NEC vary significantly between institutions.
    • Overall mortality for NEC ranges from 20% to 40%, with survivors experiencing varying degrees of neurologic and gastrointestinal deficits.

    Conclusions:

    • Necrotizing enterocolitis presents a persistent challenge in neonatal care.
    • Despite advances, the exact cause of NEC is not fully understood.
    • Significant mortality and long-term morbidities underscore the severity of this condition in infants.