Intestinal failure following necrotizing enterocolitis: A clinical approach. (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jones, Kelsey D.J.; Howarth, Lucy J.
• Is Part Of: Early human development. Volume 97(2016)
• Page Start: 29
• Page End: 32
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: Fetus -- Periodicals; Neonatology -- Periodicals; Prenatal influences -- Periodicals; 612.65
• DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2016.03.007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0378-3782

Abstract

Abstract: Intestinal failure is a recognized complication of surgically-managed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Functional adaptation of remaining bowel means that many children are eventually able to achieve enteral autonomy. Integrated multidisciplinary care in the early post-operative phase is key to long-term success. The objective of this review is to outline a clinical approach to management of intestinal and nutritional complications experienced by children following intestinal resection for NEC.