Abstract
Introduction: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a major source of morbidity and mortality amongst neonates. Many patients are successfully managed medically while others require surgical intervention. For some, the bowel injury can be devastating resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Approximately 10% of patients will develop NEC totalis (NEC-T), which is a rapidly progressive form of NEC involving most if not the entire bowel. Historically, NEC-T has been considered a “lethal” disease with nearly 100% mortality, and thus it has been common practice for medical providers to offer only comfort …
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