Characteristics of Surgical Necrotizing Enterocolitis: Is It Different from Medical Necrotizing Enterocolitis? A Single-Center Retrospective Study
(1) Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the leading causes of death in newborns despite improvements in the care of critically ill neonates. Approximately 50–70% of the cases are managed by medical therapy. However, the remaining patients require surgical intervention. The purpose...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Children |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/12/1148 |