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Pathophysiology and current management of necrotizing enterocolitis.
Himabindu Kasivajjula1, Akhil Maheshwari
1Division of Neonatology and the Center for Neonatal and Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease, Department of Pediatrics, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|March 22, 2014
Summary
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe intestinal disease in preterm infants. Prevention strategies like antenatal steroids, human milk, and probiotics show promise for reducing NEC incidence.
Area of Science:
- Neonatalogy
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a critical gastrointestinal emergency in preterm infants.
- It is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in this vulnerable population.
- Understanding NEC pathophysiology is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of NEC.
- To critically appraise evidence for prophylactic and therapeutic strategies.
- To identify future research directions for NEC prevention and early recognition.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search of PubMed, EMBASE, and Scopus databases.
- Review of current pathophysiological models of NEC.
- Critical appraisal of existing evidence for NEC management.
Main Results:
- NEC involves mucosal injury, bacterial translocation, and an exaggerated inflammatory response in the preterm intestine.
- Current medical management is primarily supportive and may not alter disease pathogenesis.
- Antenatal steroids, human milk, standardized feeding, and probiotics are promising for NEC prevention.
Conclusions:
- Early recognition of NEC before intestinal necrosis is essential.
- Preventive strategies, including antenatal steroids, human milk, and probiotics, warrant further investigation.
- Future research should prioritize the development and validation of effective NEC prevention methods.
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