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Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis: an update.

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    Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NNEC) affects 2-4% of NICU admissions, with later onset and significant morbidity including strictures and recurrences. Early diagnosis remains challenging, impacting overall mortality rates.

    Area of Science:

    • Neonatalogy
    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NNEC) is a severe gastrointestinal disease affecting newborns.
    • It impacts 2% to 4% of admissions in newborn intensive care units (NICUs).
    • Recent trends show NNEC onset in older infants, averaging 11.9 days.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review cases of NNEC and analyze its current presentation, morbidity, and mortality.
    • To highlight the challenges in early diagnosis and its impact on patient outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 91 cases of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis.
    • Analysis of patient demographics, clinical presentation, complications, and outcomes.

    Main Results:

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    • Significant morbidity observed in 22% of cases.
    • Strictures and recurrences were primary complications, each affecting 8% of patients.
    • Recurrent NNEC cases had higher rates of surgical intervention and mortality.

    Conclusions:

    • NNEC remains a devastating condition with substantial long-term complications.
    • Delayed diagnosis of bowel necrosis increases risks of perforation, sepsis, and mortality.
    • Despite improvements, overall mortality for NNEC remains high at 36%.