Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Josef Neu

doi:10.1016/j.clp.2021.11.012

Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Clin Perinatol. 2022 Mar;49(1):195-206. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2021.11.012. Epub 2022 Jan 21.

Author

Josef Neu¹

Affiliation

¹ University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA. Electronic address: neuj@peds.ufl.edu.

PMID: 35210001
DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2021.11.012

Abstract

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is considered to be one of the most devastating intestinal diseases seen in neonatal intensive care. Measures to treat NEC are often too late, and we need effective preventative measures to alleviate the burden of this disease. The purpose of this review is to summarize currently used measures, and those showing future promise for prevention.

Keywords: Gestational age; Necrotizing enterocolitis; Neonatal; Preterm.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Enterocolitis, Necrotizing* / prevention & control
Female
Fetal Diseases*
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Newborn, Diseases*
Infant, Premature
Intensive Care, Neonatal