Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in newborns is one of the life-threatening diseases. With the continuous advancement of perinatal medicine and neonatal intensive care technology, NEC has been on the rise year by year. The etiology of NEC is not yet clear, and it may be the result of multiple risk factors working together, such as premature birth, infection, formula feeding, ischemia, hypoxia, dysbiosis of intestinal flora, and immune damage. Additionally, recent reports have documented factors such as immunoglobulin treatment for hemolytic jaundice, blood transfusion therapy, and rapid achievement of adequate feeding. This article comprehensively analyzes the current research progress on high-risk factors of NEC, and provides a reference for future prevention, diagnosis, and treatment directions.
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