Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among infants
in the neonatal intensive care unit. Here we review the epidemiology and pathophysiology
of NEC, with an emphasis on the latest research findings and potential areas for future
research. NEC continues to be one of the most devastating and unpredictable diseases
affecting premature infants. Despite decades of research, the pathogenesis of this disease
remains unclear, and prevention and treatment strategies are limited. Hopefully, future …