At birth, the newborn mammal undergoes a transition from a sterile uterine environment with
a constant nutrient supply, to a microbe-rich environment with intermittent oral intake of …

Although currently available data are variable, it appears that the incidence of surgical
necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) has not decreased significantly over the past decade …

Importance Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) has long remained a significant cause of
morbidity and mortality in neonatal intensive care units. While the mainstay of treatment for …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an acute inflammatory disease of the intestine which
primarily affects preterm infants and is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the …

Necrotizing enterocolitis is a devastating intestinal disease that affects~ 5% of preterm
neonates. Despite advancements in neonatal care, mortality remains high (30–50%) and …

Background/purpose Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating disease of prematurity
that develops after feeding, often without warning, and results in diffuse intestinal necrosis …

The safety of anesthesia has improved greatly in the past three decades. Standard
perioperative monitoring, including pulse oximetry, has practically eliminated unrecognized …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the leading cause of death and disability from
gastrointestinal disease in premature infants. The mortality of patients with NEC is …

Objective: Near-infrared spectroscopy is a noninvasive method of measuring local tissue
oxygenation (StO 2). Abdominal StO 2 measurements in preterm piglets are directly …

Introduction: The preterm born infant's ability to regulate its cerebral blood flow (CBF) is
crucial in preventing secondary ischemic and hemorrhagic damage in the developing brain …