Recent Advances in Necrotizing Enterocolitis Research: Strategies for Implementation in Clinical Practice

Mohan Pammi, Isabelle G. De Plaen, Akhil Maheshwari

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Abstract

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a complex inflammatory necrosis of the neonatal intestine, which is likely to require a multipronged approach for prevention and treatment. Despite identifying and defining NEC as a disease entity several decades back, no major progress has been made toward its early identification, treatment, or prevention. This article reviews the latest research strategies that are currently ongoing for early diagnosis and monitoring and prevention of the disease.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)383-397
Number of pages15
JournalClinics in Perinatology
Volume47
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2020

Keywords

  • NEC
  • Necrotizing enterocolitis
  • Neonate
  • Preterm
  • Research
  • Strategies

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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