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[Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (author's transl)].

A Vilariño Mosquera, E Costa Borrás, A Roca Moya

    Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
    |August 1, 1979
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    Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) management improved with combined medical and surgical approaches. Early diagnosis via symptomatology and radiology reduces mortality, though medical treatment may cause colon stenosis.

    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal Medicine
    • Pediatric Surgery

    Background:

    • Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious gastrointestinal condition in neonates.
    • Perinatal factors contribute to NEC development.
    • Optimal management strategies for NEC are continually evolving.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the outcomes of 31 NEC cases treated both medically and surgically.
    • To discuss the etiology, symptomatology, and diagnostic role of radiological studies in NEC.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of medical and surgical interventions and identify potential sequelae.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 31 neonates diagnosed with NEC.
    • Review of clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging (radiology), and treatment modalities (medical and surgical).

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  • Assessment of mortality rates and long-term complications.

    • Main Results:

    • Combined medical and surgical management significantly reduced NEC-related mortality.
    • Symptomatology and radiological findings were crucial in determining the need for surgical intervention.
    • Intestinal stenosis, particularly in the colon, was observed as a sequela in medically treated patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Improved understanding and multidisciplinary collaboration between neonatologists and surgeons enhance NEC outcomes.
    • Timely surgical intervention, guided by clinical and radiological assessment, is vital for reducing mortality.
    • Long-term surveillance for complications like intestinal stenosis is necessary for medically managed NEC patients.