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Necrotizing enterocolitis in the unfed infant

M B Marchildon, B E Buck, G Abdenour

    Journal of Pediatric Surgery
    |October 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Infants not fed before developing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) had lower birth weights and higher rates of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). This suggests an ischemic cause for NEC in these vulnerable, unfed neonates.

    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal Medicine
    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious condition affecting premature infants.
    • Understanding risk factors for NEC is crucial for improving outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the characteristics and potential causes of NEC in infants who had not yet been fed.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 139 infants treated for NEC between 1974 and 1981.
    • Comparison of clinical data between fed and unfed infants who developed NEC.

    Main Results:

    • Fourteen infants developed NEC without prior feeding.
    • Unfed infants had lower birth weights, gestational age, and Apgar scores.

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  • Higher incidence of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and perinatal asphyxia in unfed infants.

    • Conclusions:

    • Lack of feeding may be associated with a higher risk of NEC.
    • Clinical presentation and pathology suggest an ischemic etiology in unfed NEC infants.
    • Further research into feeding protocols and ischemic factors in NEC is warranted.