Necrotizing Enterocolitis
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Necrotizing enterocolitis is a serious disease of the digestive system that affects mainly newborns, especially premature infants, in which part of the intestinal tissue becomes inflamed and may be damaged.
When it usually appears: It typically occurs in the first days or weeks of life and is a situation that requires prompt hospital care.
Signs that are monitored: Abdominal distension, feeding intolerance, vomiting, changes in bowel movements, or lethargy are signs that healthcare staff watch carefully in the newborn.
Who treats it? The neonatologist and the pediatrician lead its management, with the participation of the pediatric surgeon and the pediatric gastroenterologist when necessary. With any warning sign in a newborn, immediate medical evaluation is essential.
Data on 794 doctors who treat necrotizing enterocolitis
Which specialist treats necrotizing enterocolitis?
Necrotizing enterocolitis in newborns requires immediate attention from a pediatric surgeon, who determines whether urgent surgical management is needed. A pediatrician and a neonatologist coordinate the newborn's comprehensive care. You can book an appointment with any of these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in necrotizing enterocolitis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Frequently asked questions
What is necrotizing enterocolitis?
Necrotizing enterocolitis is a serious disease of the digestive system that affects mainly newborns, especially premature infants, in which part of the intestinal tissue becomes inflamed and may be damaged.
Which doctor treats necrotizing enterocolitis?
Necrotizing enterocolitis in newborns requires immediate attention from a pediatric surgeon, who determines whether urgent surgical management is needed. A pediatrician and a neonatologist coordinate the newborn's comprehensive care. You can book an appointment with any of these specialists.