Necrotizing enterocolitis: A multifactorial disease with no cure

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 14, 2008; 14(14): 2142-2161
Published online Apr 14, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.2142

Table 4 Strategies to prevent necrotizing enterocolitis

Evidence-based support for efficacy	Limited data to support efficacy
Breast feeding	Cautious advancement of feedings
Trophic feeding	Fluid restriction
Antenatal steroids	Oral immunoglobulins
Enteral administration of antibiotics	L-arginine supplementation
	Polyunsaturated fatty acids
	Acidification of milk feeds
	Probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics
	Growth factors and erythropoietin
	Free radical scavengers

Citation: Schnabl KL, Aerde JEV, Thomson AB, Clandinin MT. Necrotizing enterocolitis: A multifactorial disease with no cure. World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14(14): 2142-2161
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v14/i14/2142.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.14.2142