[Necrotizing enterocolitis of the newborn. Review for the clinician].

With the advent of modern neonatology and the survival of most premature infants, necrotizing enterocolitis of the newborn (NEC) has become a relatively frequent illness. NEC, although affecting mainly premies, may still be found in any infant, even full term ones. We therefore believe that it is important for all physicians to become somewhat familiar with this entity. The pathogenesis of NEC is comprised of several variables: mesenteric …