| Necrotising enterocolitis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17027734 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Necrotising enterocolitis is one of the most common gastrointestinal emergencies in newborn infants. Here we review the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and pathophysiology of the disease, as well as strategies for diagnosis, management, and prevention. Necrotising enterocolitis is one of the most devastating and unpredictable diseases affecting premature infants. Despite decades of research, its pathogenesis remains unclear; diagnosis can be difficult; and treatment is challenging. We will need to improve our understanding of intestinal defences in premature infants, dietary and bacterial factors, and genetic effects that could predispose infants to necrotising enterocolitis before we can develop new strategies for prevention and treatment. |
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Authors:
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Patricia W Lin; Barbara J Stoll |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Lancet Volume: 368 ISSN: 1474-547X ISO Abbreviation: Lancet Publication Date: 2006 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-10-09 Completed Date: 2006-10-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985213R Medline TA: Lancet Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1271-83 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. patricia_lin@oz.ped.emory.edu |
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| MeSH Terms | |
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Enterocolitis, Necrotizing
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diagnosis,
epidemiology,
physiopathology* Female Hospital Mortality Humans Infant, Low Birth Weight Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature Length of Stay Male Prevalence |
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