Module WB0208       Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Reading Material

1.       Review epidemiologic factors concerning the development   

          of necrotizing enterocolitis

2.       Identify the etiologies and risk factors for necrotizing enterocolitis

3.       Discuss the pathophysiology and pathology of necrotizing            

          enterocolitis

4.       Describe the clinical characteristics of necrotizing enterocolitis

5.       Review the diagnostic procedures and process for necrotizing

          enterocolitis

6.       Compare and contrast medical and operative management of  

          necrotizing enterocolitis

7.       Summarize preventive measure for necrotizing enterocolitis

Content Outline

Necrotizing Enterocolitis

1.       Epidemiology

2.       Etiology

3.       Risk factors

4.       Pathophysiology

5.       Pathology

6.       Treatment

          6.1     Clinical characteristics

          6.2     Diagnostic Procedures

          6.3     Operative and Medical Management

7.      Prevention