Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

Necrotizing enterocolitis is a serious intestinal disease that primarily affects premature or medically fragile infants. It can cause inflammation, tissue injury, perforation, infection, and the need for surgery. Symptoms and severity vary, and the condition has multiple risk factors. Product litigation involving infant feeding practices examines the specific products used, timing, medical history, warnings, scientific evidence, treating opinions, and whether the alleged exposure caused or contributed to the child’s condition.