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What are the long term effects of necrotizing enterocolitis? any warning signs i should look for in my 2yr old twins who had nec? one was severe.
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See below: The most common are: stricture and short bowel syndrome if there were perforation and surgery. Have a close follow up with your pediatrician. If it was a mild form, treated with antibiotics only, your kids might not have any long term complications.
Answered 4/30/2013
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