2011peer-reviewed2,065 citations
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Josef Neu, W. Allan Walker
New England Journal of Medicine
Abstract
Necrotizing enterocolitis, one of the most common and devastating diseases in neonates, typically manifests with feeding intolerance, abdominal distention, and bloody stools. This article discusses the current knowledge and treatment of this difficult-to-treat condition.
Concepts
Necrotizing enterocolitisMedicineEnterocolitisIntensive care medicineGastroenterology