Search for dissertations about: "nec"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the word nec.

  2. 1. Necrotizing enterocolitis - growth, bone health and intestinal microbiota during childhood

    Author : Amanda Magnusson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; NEC; Prematur; Benhälsa; Tillväxt; Tarmflora;

    Abstract : Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a dreaded gastrointestinal disease primarily affecting infants born preterm. Despite extensive research, NEC is still one of the most devastating diseases in neonatal intensive care. READ MORE

  4. 2. Necrotizing enterocolitis : imaging and risk assessment

    Author : Elena Palleri; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Despite decades of research on necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), no major finding has improved the mortality and morbidity of the disease or changed the clinical management. The exact pathogenesis remains unclear, but several factors such as immature intestinal immunity, impaired bowel microcirculation, enteral nutrition and abnormal microbiota may play important roles. READ MORE

  5. 3. Experimental and Clinical Necrotizing Enterocolitis

    Author : Niclas Högberg; Heléne Engstrand Lilja; Agneta Nordenskjöld; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Necrotizing; Enterocolitis; Ischemia; Microdialysis; Intraluminal; I-FABP; Kirurgi; särskilt barnkirurgi; Pediatric Surgery;

    Abstract : Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a severe inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract with high morbidity and mortality, affects primarily preterm infants. The diagnosis represents a challenging task, and no biomarker has been found to aid early diagnosis with high accuracy. READ MORE

  6. 4. Probiotics and prebiotics in extremely preterm infants

    Author : Erik Wejryd; Thomas Abrahamsson; Peter Bang; Samuli Rautava; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background: Extremely preterm (EPT) infants born before gestational week (gw) 28 and with extremely low birth weight (ELBW, .... READ MORE

  7. 5. Necrotising Enterocolitis : epidemiology and imaging

    Author : Margareta Ahle; Roland Andersson; Peder Drott; Örjan Smedby; Hans Ringertz; Tomas Wester; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) is a potentially devastating intestinal inflammation of multifactorial aetiology in premature or otherwise vulnerable neonates. Because of the broad spectrum of presentations, diagnosis and timing of surgical intervention may be challenging, and imaging needs to be an integrated part of management. READ MORE