Necrotizing Enterocolitis: Advances in Clinical Practice

Edited by Michael S. Caplan, MD, with contributions from Dr. Lucky Jain, Consulting Editor, this comprehensive guide delves into the latest clinical advancements in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Expert authors from leading institutions share their insights on various topics, providing healthcare professionals with the knowledge they need to improve patient outcomes.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Biomarker Discovery: New markers that enhance early diagnostic capabilities.
2. Probiotics: The latest research on the role of probiotics in NEC prevention and treatment.
3. NEC Pathophysiology: How recent microbiome data is reshaping our understanding of the disease.
4. Effect of Human Milk on NEC: The impact of human milk on the development and prevention of NEC.
5. Influence of Growth Factors: How growth factors contribute to the development of NEC.
6. Fish Oil and NEC: Can fish oil reduce the incidence of NEC by altering the inflammatory response?
7. Oral Mother’s Milk: The state of the art in oral mother’s milk and its influence on NEC.
8. Surgical Management of NEC: Does surgical intervention alter the outcome of NEC?
9. Epidemiology of NEC: New considerations, including the influence of PRBC transfusions and anemia.
10. Role of Abdominal Ultrasound: The diagnostic value of abdominal ultrasound in NEC.
11. Modifiable Risk Factors: Identifying and addressing risk factors that can be modified to prevent NEC.

This collection of articles provides healthcare professionals with the most current information on NEC, enabling them to make informed decisions that can significantly improve patient outcomes.