Key Points What we have termed “necrotizing enterocolitis” (NEC) is not a discrete entity but, rather, a manifestation of different forms of intestinal injury that can lead to intestinal necrosis. To make progress in terms of prevention, a better delineation…
Despite advances in the field of nutritional support, malnutrition among hospitalized pediatric patients, especially those with a protracted clinical course, remains prevalent worldwide and is associated with worse outcomes. Moreover, it has been well established that preoperative malnutrition is associated…
Key points 1. Long-term survival of children with intestinal failure has significantly improved with advances in management including the establishment of interdisciplinary intestinal rehabilitation centers. 2. A fundamental goal of intestinal failure management is weaning from parenteral nutrition (i.e., attaining…