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 718 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. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
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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.