Parvesh M Garg, Jeffrey S Shenberger, Mckenzie Ostrander, Terrie E Inder, Padma P Garg
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Abstract
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) affects 5 to 10% of very low-birth-weight infants and remains a leading cause of mortality and long-term morbidity. Preterm infants with NEC, especially those requiring surgery, have higher inflammatory markers in the blood, severe white matter abnormalities on brain imaging, and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. This review presents current evidence regarding the clinical factors associated with brain injury in preterm infants with NEC needing surgical intervention. Studies that evaluate neuroprotective strategies to prevent brain injury are greatly needed to improve neurodevelopmental outcomes in high-risk preterm infants with NEC. · NEC is associated with white matter, grey matter, and cerebellar injury in neonates.. · Clinical and histopathological factors are associated with gut-associated brain injury in NEC.. · Neuroprotective strategies and intervention are greatly needed in infants with surgical NEC..
期刊介绍:
The American Journal of Perinatology is an international, peer-reviewed, and indexed journal publishing 14 issues a year dealing with original research and topical reviews. It is the definitive forum for specialists in obstetrics, neonatology, perinatology, and maternal/fetal medicine, with emphasis on bridging the different fields.
The focus is primarily on clinical and translational research, clinical and technical advances in diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment as well as evidence-based reviews. Topics of interest include epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and management of maternal, fetal, and neonatal diseases. Manuscripts on new technology, NICU set-ups, and nursing topics are published to provide a broad survey of important issues in this field.
All articles undergo rigorous peer review, with web-based submission, expedited turn-around, and availability of electronic publication.
The American Journal of Perinatology is accompanied by AJP Reports - an Open Access journal for case reports in neonatology and maternal/fetal medicine.