Optimization of Early Diagnosis of Necrotic Enterocolitis in Newbo

Abstract

oPtimiZation oF earlY diaGnosis oF neCrotiC enteroColitis in newBornsa b s t r a C t -Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEС) is an inflammatory disease of newborns which causes serious damage to the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) leading to development of perforations and intestinal necrosis. In our study, we have focused on early diagnosis of NEС based on imaging and laboratory findings. Elevations in fecal calprotectin can be used as an effective biomarker for diagnosing of NEC. We found that if the level of fecal calprotectin was higher than 1.1 mg/g, NEC can be diagnosed. The level of fecal calprotectin exceeding 1,5 mg/g is considered to be an indication for surgery. K E y w o r d s -NEС, newborns, treatment, diagnosis, fecal calprotectin.