Preface: The NEC Society

“Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating intrabdominal condition of the premature infant.” This statement is a common theme that tends to start many chapters and presentations that discuss NEC. The statement is quite true as the incidence of NEC ranges from 7–15% percent among infants with birth weight

Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - November 7, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Troy A. Markel, Mark A. Underwood Source Type: research