Necrotizing enterocolitis: a case report

Authors

  • Karandeep S. Bhatti Department of Medicine, Mrs. Khushbir Kalra Memorial Hospital, Amritsar, Punjab, India
  • Arvinder Singh Department of Pediatrics, Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, Amritsar, Punjab, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20201654

Keywords:

Complications, Management, Necrotizing enterocolitis, Prognosis, Symptoms

Abstract

Nectrotizing enterocilitis(NEC), a disease predominant in the premature formula fed infants, is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in NICU survivors. The symptoms may vary from apnea, fever, lethargy to abdominal distension, bloody stools, poor feeding and vomiting. The mainstay of treatment is the IV feeds, discontinuation of oral feeds, nasogastric (NG) decompression, possible breathing support and surgery. The objective of this case report is to discuss the presentation, treatment, prognosis and proposed preventative measures of NEC, which can help raise awareness and henceforth improve the management and subsequent prognosis of this disease. Authors present to you the case report of a VLBW (Very Low Birth Weight) premature infant with NEC.

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Published

2020-04-24

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Case Reports