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FAQ - Necrotizing Enterocolitis
What is this?
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is a syndrome wich consists in intestinal infarction.
What part of the intestine is affected?
Terminal ileum and colon, although the entire GI tract is affected in severe cases.
Why is NEC important?
Because NEC is the most common gastrointestinal emergency in the newborn infant and NEC accounts for substantial long-term morbidity in survivors [...]
