| Literature DB >> 7246488 |
J N Schullinger, D L Mollitt, C D Vinocur, T V Santulli, J M Driscoll.
Abstract
One hundred sixteen infants with neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) have been seen during a 25-year period (1955 through 1979). Prior to 1972, the survival rate was 17%; subsequently, it has been 68%. This increased survival is attributed to (1) improved physiologic care of the critically ill infant, (2) the institution of a standard management protocol, and (3) early diagnosis and treatment. Survival following neonatal NEC is attended by a significant incidence of intestinal stricture (21%); however, physical development has been normal and there have been few long-term gastrointestinal tract problems.Entities:
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Year: 1981 PMID： 7246488
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Dis Child ISSN： 0002-922X