THREE YEARS PROSPECTIVE STUDY OF NECROTIZING ENTEROCOLITIS

Authors

  • Neeraj Jain Dept. of Padiatrics, Nepalgunj Medical College, B. P. Chowk, Nepalgunj
  • V Mangal Nepalgunj Medical College, B. P. Chowk, Nepalgunj

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.657

Abstract

Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in the newborn period. To
know the incidence of NEC at our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Over a 3 year period (Prospective
study) ,510 cases were studied for NEC. Incidence was 5.3%, mortality due to NEC was 22%, Asphyxia,
Prematurity and enteral feeding were the common risk factor. Abdominal distention, blood in stool and air
in intestinal wall were the main clinical features. Prevention and high index of suspicion are important to
limit the morbidity and mortality.

Key Words: Necrotizing enterocolitis, Low birth weight.

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Published

2003-09-01

How to Cite

Jain, N., & Mangal, V. (2003). THREE YEARS PROSPECTIVE STUDY OF NECROTIZING ENTEROCOLITIS. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 42(149), 312–4. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.657

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 149 (2003)

Section

Short Communication

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