Fig. 1From: Increased expression of OLFM4 and lysozyme during necrotizing enterocolitis in neonates: an observational research studyThe pathogenesis of NEC. NEC triggers an intestinal inflammation. Only a small portion of patients shows a severe NEC (Bell III) with surgical indication. In these cases, intestinal necrosis demands an emergency surgery as in all patients with volvulusBack to article page