Abstract:Purpose of review
The purpose of this review is to summarize the treatment of complicated intraabdominal infections (cIAIs) in premature infants.
Recent findings
Recent work has continued to define the complex nature of cIAIs and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). This includes new findings on the microbiome, breast milk and risk factors associated with NEC. The treatment of cIAIs employs a combination of both surgical and medical treatment. Further look … Show more
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