The latest research progress of ultrasound technology in the diagnosis of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis: A review

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a common gastrointestinal disease in newborns, with insidious onset, rapid progression, and severe complications. Although abdominal X-ray examination is the standard method for diagnosing NEC, it has the disadvantages of difficulty in early diagnosis and a low positive detection rate. With the development of ultrasound technology, it has advantages such as non-radiation and dynamic, repeatable examination, and is increasingly being applied in the diagnosis of NEC.