| Literature DB >> 8070222 |
Abstract
The descriptive epidemiology of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is presented. Areas addressed include incidence, race, sex, age of onset, mortality rates, and endemic versus epidemic disease. Both descriptive and case control studies are reviewed to uncover clues relevant to the causes, pathogenesis, and prevention of NEC.Entities:
Mesh:
Year: 1994 PMID: 8070222 PMCID: PMC7133385
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Perinatol ISSN: 0095-5108 Impact factor: 3.430