Necrotizing enterocolitis is still one of the most catastrophic intestinal emergencies in
preterm very low-birth weight infants. Primary prevention of NEC should be the priority, since
NEC frequently progresses from nonspecific signs, to extensive necrosis within a matter of
Introduction
Despite significant research, necrotizing enterocolitis
(NEC) is still one of the most commonly acquired intestinal
and surgical emergencies in preterm very low-birth weight
infants (PVLBW).1,2 Although two sets of national data