Newborn risk factors of necrotizing enterocolitis in developing countries: A literature review
1 Medical Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
2 Department of Pediatrics, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
3 Department of Anatomy, Histology and Pharmacology, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 19(03), 225–229
Publication history:
Received on 25 July 2023; revised on 02 September 2023; accepted on 04 September 2023
Abstract:
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most prevalent multifactorial gastrointestinal emergency and a leading cause of mortality amongst preterm neonate admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. The disease progress rapidly once clinical signs are present thus increasing the likelihood of death. Identifying major risk factors associated with this disease can help determine who is most at risk and be given targeted early preventive action to increase survival rate. The purpose of this literature review is to provide a comprehensive NEC neonatal risk factor mapping for neonates in developing countries. By incorporating and elaborating upon existing research findings, this review aims to offer an extensive analysis of this crucial health problem.
Keywords:
Risk Factors; Newborn; Necrotizing Enterocolitis; Developing Countries
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