A review of surgical treatment strategies and prognosis of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis
Necrotizing enterocolitis(NEC),an acquired inflammatory bowel disease,almost exclusively affects the newborns,which is one of the leading causes of neonatal death,with nearly half of NEC patients requiring surgical treatment.At present,there are various surgical options for the acute stage of NEC,but there is no consistents recommendation standard.Surgeons often make choices based on the patient's specific circumstances and individual preferences.In this paper,we will review the common surgical strategies for NEC currently used.