Necrotizing enterocolitis

Necrotizing enterocolitis is infection and inflammation of the bowel (intestines). The disease is most common among premature newborns.

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Necrotizing enterocolitis

Location of intestines in infant belly with detail of healthy intestine and one with necrotizing enterocolitis

Necrotizing enterocolitis is infection and inflammation of the bowel (intestines). The disease is most common among premature newborns.

Current as ofDecember 12, 2018

Author: Healthwise Staff
Sarah Marshall MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito MD – Family Medicine
Jennifer Merchant MD – Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

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